US Bridges

Grand ST over Alameda Lake

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 MI N/E of Otis DR · Structure no. 33C0229

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,156
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand ST over Alameda Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grand ST over Alameda Lake in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 7,156 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand ST
CrossesAlameda Lake
Location0.1 MI N/E of Otis DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.76362, -122.2615
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,156 (2011)
Projected traffic6,564 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand ST over Alameda Lake built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand ST over Alameda Lake 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 Grand ST over Alameda Lake carry?

About 7,156 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand ST over Alameda Lake?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Grand ST over Alameda Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.