US Bridges

Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-27.23-OAK · Structure no. 33 0143

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
221,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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 221,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 297,444 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesEast Creek Slough
Location04-ALA-880-27.23-OAK
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.76142, -122.21435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221,000 (2009)
Projected traffic297,444 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough 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 East Creek Slough carry?

About 221,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over East Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.