US Bridges

Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-11.50-FMT · Structure no. 33 0618

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,524
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 27,524 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,543 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFremont Boulevard
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-11.50-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.57865, -122.04866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,524 (2017)
Projected traffic38,543 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Boulevard 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 Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880 carry?

About 27,524 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Fremont Boulevard over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.