US Bridges

Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-6.24-FMT · Structure no. 33 0591

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,521 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStevenson Blvd
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-6.24-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.52205, -121.98769
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2019)
Projected traffic21,521 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Stevenson Blvd over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.