US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Whipple Road

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-13.67-HAY · Structure no. 33 0245

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Whipple Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 880 over Whipple Road in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 230,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 277,581 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 165 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesWhipple Road
Location04-ALA-880-13.67-HAY
RouteInterstate 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60669, -122.06632
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230,000 (2019)
Projected traffic277,581 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Whipple Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 230,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Whipple Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Whipple Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.