Arroyo Road over Dry Creek
PoorAlameda County, California · 1 Mile SW of Wetmore · Structure no. 33C0448
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Other
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arroyo Road over Dry Creek is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arroyo Road over Dry Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arroyo Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is Arroyo Road over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Arroyo Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arroyo Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Arroyo Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.