Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-15.63 · Structure no. 33 0013
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 217,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 303,389 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 217,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Interstate 580 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.