US Bridges

Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-4.06-SJS · Structure no. 37 0119

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101 in Santa Clara 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 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 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,462 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location04-SCL-880-4.06-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.36363, -121.90184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,000 (2019)
Projected traffic237,462 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 U.S. Highway 101 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.