US Bridges

First Street over Arroyo Seco

Fair

Alameda County, California · 600 NW Las Positas Road · Structure no. 33C0424

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,950
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Arroyo Seco is a concrete continuous culvert carrying First Street over Arroyo Seco in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,527 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location600 NW Las Positas Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69988, -121.7416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2009)
Projected traffic13,527 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Arroyo Seco in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does First Street over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 19,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.