E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain
GoodAlameda County, California · E 8th ST & E 7th ST · Structure no. 33C0149
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,388
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,758 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain carry?
About 17,388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns E 8th Street over Lake Merritt Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.