El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas
FairAlameda County, California · 2000 Ft S of I-580 · Structure no. 33C0457
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,674 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas 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 2024.
How much traffic does El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns El Charro RD over Arroyo Las Positas?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.