US Bridges

Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road

Fair

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

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipple RD-N880 on 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,980 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWhipple RD-N880 on
CrossesWhipple Road
Location04-ALA-880-13.67-HAY
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.60673, -122.06619
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 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 traffic12,000 (2013)
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 Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road built?

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

What condition is Whipple RD-N880 on 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 Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whipple RD-N880 on over Whipple Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.