US Bridges

Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-13.00 · Structure no. 33 0631

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,923
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alvarado-Niles RD 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 41,923 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,712 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlvarado-Niles RD
CrossesInterstate 880
Location04-ALA-880-13.00
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.59859, -122.06142
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,923 (2017)
Projected traffic55,712 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880 built?

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

What condition is Alvarado-Niles RD 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 Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880 carry?

About 41,923 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Alvarado-Niles RD over Interstate 880?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.