US Bridges

Central Ave NB over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-8.24-FMT · Structure no. 33 0261R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave NB over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Central Ave NB over Interstate 880 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 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,279 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave NB
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-8.24-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.53886, -122.01747
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2019)
Projected traffic26,279 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Central Ave NB over Interstate 880 built?

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

What condition is Central Ave NB over Interstate 880 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 Central Ave NB over Interstate 880 carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave NB over Interstate 880?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave NB over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.