US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-10.66-FMT · Structure no. 33 0273

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
225,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 225,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 265,379 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesCrandall Creek
Location04-ALA-880-10.66-FMT
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.56754, -122.04252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width144 ft (44 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,000 (2017)
Projected traffic265,379 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek carry?

About 225,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Crandall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.