US Bridges

Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-880-30.38-ALA · Structure no. 33 0754

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,385 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
240,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 306,050 by 2043. The structure is 2,385 ft (727 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesUP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th
Location04-ALA-880-30.38-ALA
RouteState Highway 880
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.78985, -122.25655
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,385 ft (727 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240,000 (2013)
Projected traffic306,050 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th carry?

About 240,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th?

The structure is 2,385 ft (727 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over UP RR BNSF AMTRAK 5th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.