US Bridges

Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-24.18-SLN · Structure no. 33 0100

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,411 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
217,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 74 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 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 298,575 by 2046. The structure is 1,411 ft (430.1 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesUP RR San Leandro Creek
Location04-ALA-880-24.18-SLN
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.72522, -122.18261
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,411 ft (430.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,000 (2016)
Projected traffic298,575 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek carry?

About 217,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek?

The structure is 1,411 ft (430.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over UP RR San Leandro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.