US Bridges

Bay ST over 7th Street

Fair

Alameda County, California · 0.1 KM West of I-880 · Structure no. 33C0396

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,439
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay ST over 7th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay ST over 7th Street in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23,439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,291 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBay ST
Crosses7th Street
Location0.1 KM West of I-880
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80787, -122.30564
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,439 (2023)
Projected traffic38,291 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bay ST over 7th Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay ST over 7th Street 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 Bay ST over 7th Street carry?

About 23,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bay ST over 7th Street?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bay ST over 7th Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.