US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Scott Creek

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-R0.26-FMT · Structure no. 33 0242

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
162,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Scott Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 880 over Scott Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 162,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,490 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 220 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesScott Creek
Location04-ALA-880-R0.26-FMT
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.45912, -121.92384
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width220 ft (67.2 m)
Roadway width215 ft (65.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162,000 (2019)
Projected traffic229,490 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Scott Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Scott Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Scott Creek carry?

About 162,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Scott Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.