US Bridges

Interstate 880 over Forest Ave

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-0.69-SJS · Structure no. 37 0173

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 over Forest Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 880 over Forest Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 163,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,644 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 880
CrossesForest Ave
Location04-SCL-880-0.69-SJS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.3271, -121.94058
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163,000 (2019)
Projected traffic240,644 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Forest Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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

About 163,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 over Forest Ave?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 over Forest Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.