US Bridges

Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue

Fair

Alameda County, California · Linda Avenue · Structure no. 33C0083

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
362 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,058
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older 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 8,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,117 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Avenue
CrossesLinda Avenue
LocationLinda Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.82198, -122.2459
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,058 (2023)
Projected traffic16,117 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue carry?

About 8,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Avenue over Linda Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.