US Bridges

Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley

Fair

Alameda County, California · Livermore Vamc 4951 Arroy · Structure no. VHA8

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Road
CrossesArroyo Valley
LocationLivermore Vamc 4951 Arroy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.625, -121.75778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic660 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
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 Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Road over Arroyo Valley?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.