US Bridges

N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek

Fair

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

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesN880-HESPERIAN Bl
CrossesSan Lorenzo Creek
Location04-ALA-880-20.11
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.68475, -122.1287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek 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 N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N880-HESPERIAN Bl over San Lorenzo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.