Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street
PoorSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-3.78-SJS · Structure no. 37 0141
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 165,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 242,251 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street carry?
About 165,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 880 over North Fourth Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.