State Route 880 over Ward Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-14.18-UNC · Structure no. 33 0251
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 880 over Ward Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 880 over Ward Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 6 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 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 880 over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is State Route 880 over Ward Creek 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 State Route 880 over Ward Creek carry?
About 202,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 880 over Ward Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 880 over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.