US Bridges

I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-080-2.00-OAK · Structure no. 33 0543R

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134,264
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc is a concrete other carrying I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 134,264 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,968 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80 EB
CrossesUtility Tunnel & Puc
Location04-ALA-080-2.00-OAK
RouteInterstate 80
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.82439, -122.31387
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.2 m)
Roadway width279 ft (85 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,264 (2014)
Projected traffic151,968 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I 80 EB 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 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc carry?

About 134,264 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB over Utility Tunnel & Puc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.