US Bridges

Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-880-8.00-MPS · Structure no. 37 0669M

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 880 NB
CrossesHetch Hetchy Aqueduct
Location04-SCL-880-8.00-MPS
RouteInterstate 880
Coordinates37.4193, -121.91402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct 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 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 880 NB over Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.