US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-2.77-FMT · Structure no. 33 0292

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 161,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,814 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesAgua Caliente Creek
Location04-ALA-880-2.77-FMT
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.48779, -121.94182
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,000 (2019)
Projected traffic200,814 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek carry?

About 161,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 880 over Agua Caliente Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.