US Bridges

S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road

Fair

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

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,980 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS880-WHIPPLE RD of
CrossesWhipple Road
Location04-ALA-880-13.67-HAY
RouteInterstate 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60651, -122.06689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2019)
Projected traffic15,980 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S880-WHIPPLE RD of 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 S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S880-WHIPPLE RD of over Whipple Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.