US Bridges

Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek

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Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R34.55-SLN · Structure no. 33 0007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 140,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204,714 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesSan Leandro Creek
Location04-ALA-580-R34.55-SLN
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.73056, -122.1385
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,000 (2017)
Projected traffic204,714 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek carry?

About 140,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over San Leandro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.