Why Is the Bay Bridge Flashing

As it turns out, the flashing lights is due to an electrical issue, CHP confirmed to SFGATE, and Caltrans was notified of the problem and is working on it. It wasn’t known whether the light issue was caused by the weather, Caltrans told NBC Bay Area.

What is the problem on the Bay Bridge?

The bridge’s $6.4 billion eastern span, completed in 2013, was designed to withstand an 8.5-magnitude earthquake, but several defects – including cracks in the foundation, brittle support rods, questionable Chinese and Korean steel and bolt holes that leak water through the deck – have raised alarms about safety.

How many lights are on the Bay Bridge?

The Bay Lights – Embarcadero. The Bay Lights is an iconic San Francisco light sculpture by artist Leo Villareal, comprised of 25,000 individually programmed white LED lights to create a never repeating, dazzling display across the north side of the Bay Bridge west span.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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