US Bridges

N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-R31.82-OAK · Structure no. 33 0484G

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
946 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1985, 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 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,568 by 2043. The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN880-E980 Connectr
Crosses6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST
Location04-ALA-880-R31.82-OAK
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.80022, -122.27843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length946 ft (288.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (1998)
Projected traffic156,568 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST built?

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

What condition is N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST?

The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns N880-E980 Connectr over 6th 7th Mlk & Castro ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.