US Bridges

Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-28.24-OAK · Structure no. 33 0041

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,410 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
225,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 78 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 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 225,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300,358 by 2043. The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesUP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave
Location04-ALA-880-28.24-OAK
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.77268, -122.22607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,410 ft (429.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,000 (2009)
Projected traffic300,358 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave carry?

About 225,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave?

The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over UP RR Spur Fruitvale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.