E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel
FairAlameda County, California · Just W Lakeshore Ave · Structure no. 33C0472L
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,754
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,754 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,351 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 14th Street over Lake Merritt 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel carry?
About 7,754 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns E 14th Street over Lake Merritt Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.