US Bridges

Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-7.18-FMT · Structure no. 33 0267R

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,821 by 2045. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMowry Avenue EB
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-7.18-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.52939, -122.00234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic15,821 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mowry Avenue EB 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 Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Mowry Avenue EB over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.