US Bridges

Williams ST over Interstate 880

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-23.12-SLN · Structure no. 33 0169

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams ST over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Williams ST over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2046. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliams ST
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-23.12-SLN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.71298, -122.17081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Williams ST over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams ST over Interstate 880 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Williams ST over Interstate 880 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Williams ST over Interstate 880?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Williams ST over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.