US Bridges

Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-31.36-OAK · Structure no. 33 0200

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
4,178 ft
54 main spans
Daily traffic
203,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 203,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,726 by 2045. The structure is 4,178 ft (1,273.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesRT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash
Location04-ALA-880-31.36-OAK
RouteInterstate 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.79721, -122.27091
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans54
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,178 ft (1,273.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203,000 (2012)
Projected traffic256,726 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash carry?

About 203,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash?

The structure is 4,178 ft (1,273.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over RT260 Mlk Mkt Brdwy Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.