US Bridges

Washington Ave over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-20.82-SLN · Structure no. 33 0166

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
481 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Interstate 880 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 30,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,952 by 2046. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-20.82-SLN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69048, -122.13876
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
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,800 (2018)
Projected traffic21,952 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Washington Ave over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Interstate 880 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 Washington Ave over Interstate 880 carry?

About 30,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Interstate 880?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.