Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel
GoodAlameda County, California · East of Oak Street · Structure no. 33C0489
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 535 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2044. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel?
The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Embarcadero over Lake Merritt Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.