US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-7.32-FMT · Structure no. 33 0272

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
187,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,286 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 141 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesHetch Hetchy Aqueduct
Location04-ALA-880-7.32-FMT
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.53091, -122.00397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,000 (2017)
Projected traffic257,286 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct carry?

About 187,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.