US Bridges

Interstate 880 over A Street

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-18.35-HAY · Structure no. 33 0179

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over A Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 880 over A Street in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 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 250,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 342,281 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 166 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesA Street
Location04-ALA-880-18.35-HAY
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.66613, -122.10719
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.
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.5 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250,000 (2016)
Projected traffic342,281 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
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 A Street built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 880 over A Street 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 A Street carry?

About 250,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over A Street?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over A Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.