US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-20.16 · Structure no. 33 0170

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 222,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 354,015 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesHesperian Blvd
Location04-ALA-880-20.16
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.68527, -122.12969
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.6 m)
Roadway width180 ft (55 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,000 (2016)
Projected traffic354,015 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd 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 Hesperian Blvd carry?

About 222,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Hesperian Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.