US Bridges

Tennyson Road over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-15.65-HAY · Structure no. 33 0236

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennyson Road over Interstate 880 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tennyson Road over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 41,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,344 by 2046. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTennyson Road
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-15.65-HAY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.63146, -122.08481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,900 (2016)
Projected traffic64,344 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tennyson Road over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennyson Road over Interstate 880 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 Tennyson Road over Interstate 880 carry?

About 41,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tennyson Road over Interstate 880?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Tennyson Road over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.