Bell Street over Flood Control Channel
FairAlameda County, California · 200 Ft West of Lorren DR · Structure no. 33C0443
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Street over Flood Control Channel is a concrete slab carrying Bell Street over Flood Control Channel in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Street over Flood Control Channel built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Street over Flood Control Channel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Street over Flood Control Channel carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bell Street over Flood Control Channel?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Street over Flood Control Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.