US Bridges

Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-13.84-UNC · Structure no. 33 0246S

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhipple RD-N880 on
CrossesUP RR Yard Spur
Location04-ALA-880-13.84-UNC
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.60891, -122.06773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2016)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur built?

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

What condition is Whipple RD-N880 on 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 Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Whipple RD-N880 on over UP RR Yard Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.