US Bridges

S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-980-0.02-OAK · Structure no. 33 0483F

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,808 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 40 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,644 by 2044. The structure is 1,808 ft (551.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS980-S880 Connecto
Crosses5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef
Location04-ALA-980-0.02-OAK
RouteInterstate 980
Coordinates37.79864, -122.27619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,808 ft (551.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2012)
Projected traffic87,644 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef 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 S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef?

The structure is 1,808 ft (551.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S980-S880 Connecto over 5th I880 6th 7th Mlk Jef?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.