I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-080-2.00-OAK · Structure no. 33 0543L
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc is a concrete other carrying I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 years old, older 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 351,117 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 307 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc carry?
About 265,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 307 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 WB over Utility Tunnel & Puc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.