US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-12.78 · Structure no. 33 0240

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
202,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 202,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,226 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesAlameda Creek
Location04-ALA-880-12.78
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.59551, -122.05833
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.3 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202,000 (2019)
Projected traffic254,226 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Alameda Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek carry?

About 202,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.