US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-20.95-SLN · Structure no. 33 0239

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
219,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 74 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 219,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 319,528 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesOra Loma Ditch
Location04-ALA-880-20.95-SLN
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.69259, -122.14022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219,000 (2016)
Projected traffic319,528 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch carry?

About 219,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 880 over Ora Loma Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.