US Bridges

34th ST over Interstate 980

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-980-1.95-OAK · Structure no. 33 0357

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th ST over Interstate 980 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 34th ST over Interstate 980 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries34th ST
CrossesInterstate 980
Location04-ALA-980-1.95-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.82309, -122.26904
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck34 ft (10.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2012)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 34th ST over Interstate 980 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th ST over Interstate 980 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 34th ST over Interstate 980 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 34th ST over Interstate 980?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 34th ST over Interstate 980?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.