US Bridges

Fairway Drive over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-22.40-SLN · Structure no. 33 0583

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
944 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Drive over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairway Drive over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 944 ft (287.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Drive
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-22.40-SLN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.70568, -122.16274
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length944 ft (287.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2016)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fairway Drive over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairway Drive over Interstate 880 carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Drive over Interstate 880?

The structure is 944 ft (287.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Drive over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.