US Bridges

Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-20.11 · Structure no. 33 0175

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 354,015 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location04-ALA-880-20.11
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.68466, -122.12881
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.