US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-1.25-SJS · Structure no. 37 0126

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 years old, older 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,584 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesBascom Ave
Location04-SCL-880-1.25-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.3341, -121.93652
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2019)
Projected traffic188,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bascom Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave 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 Bascom Ave carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Bascom Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.