US Bridges

A ST over Meekland Ave

Good

Alameda County, California · 0.6 MI E of 880 · Structure no. 33C0404

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,300
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A ST over Meekland Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A ST over Meekland Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,660 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesA ST
CrossesMeekland Ave
Location0.6 MI E of 880
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.66677, -122.09909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2007)
Projected traffic50,660 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 A ST over Meekland Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is A ST over Meekland Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does A ST over Meekland Ave carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is A ST over Meekland Ave?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns A ST over Meekland Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.