US Bridges

Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-14.54-HAY · Structure no. 33 0398

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,344 by 2046. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndustrial Parkway
CrossesInterstate 880 Ward Crk
Location04-ALA-880-14.54-HAY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.61746, -122.07479
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2016)
Projected traffic64,344 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Parkway over Interstate 880 Ward Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.