US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-2.38-SJS · Structure no. 37 0129

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,610 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesCaltrain & UP RR
Location04-SCL-880-2.38-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.34575, -121.92216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165,000 (2019)
Projected traffic250,610 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Caltrain & UP RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR carry?

About 165,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Caltrain & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.