US Bridges

Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-10.93-FMT · Structure no. 33 0515

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 44 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaseo Padre Pkwy
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-10.93-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57062, -122.04562
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2017)
Projected traffic11,562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.