US Bridges

Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-13.81-UNC · Structure no. 33 0246

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 261,085 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesUP RR Yard Spur
Location04-ALA-880-13.81-UNC
RouteInterstate 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.60873, -122.06779
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202,000 (2016)
Projected traffic261,085 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 UP RR Yard Spur built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur carry?

About 202,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over UP RR Yard Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.