US Bridges

18th ST over Interstate 980

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-980-0.90-OAK · Structure no. 33 0460

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th ST over Interstate 980 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 18th ST over Interstate 980 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries18th ST
CrossesInterstate 980
Location04-ALA-980-0.90-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.80961, -122.27656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 18th ST over Interstate 980 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th ST over Interstate 980 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 18th ST over Interstate 980 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 18th ST over Interstate 980?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 18th ST over Interstate 980?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.