US Bridges

University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-080-5.82-BER · Structure no. 33 0023

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 86 years old, older 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,428 by 2043. The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUniversity Ave
CrossesI 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST
Location04-ALA-080-5.82-BER
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.86659, -122.30425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,373 ft (418.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2009)
Projected traffic71,428 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST?

The structure is 1,373 ft (418.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns University Ave over I 80 EB Offrmp 4 &2 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.