US Bridges

S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-260-R0.86L-ALA · Structure no. 33 0513K

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
874 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2045. The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS260-WILMA Chan Wy
CrossesState Route 260 NB
Location04-ALA-260-R0.86L-ALA
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates37.78495, -122.27716
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length874 ft (266.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2011)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB built?

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

What condition is S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB?

The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S260-WILMA Chan Wy over State Route 260 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.