US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Lewelling Blvd

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-20.32 · Structure no. 33 0176

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

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Lewelling Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over Lewelling Blvd 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesLewelling Blvd
Location04-ALA-880-20.32
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.68655, -122.13168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222,000 (2016)
Projected traffic354,015 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Lewelling Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 880 over Lewelling 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 Lewelling Blvd carry?

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

How long is Interstate 880 over Lewelling Blvd?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Lewelling Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.