Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-20.56-PLE · Structure no. 33 0016L
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102,900
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 102,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,506 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal 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 EB over Alamo Canal carry?
About 102,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 580 EB over Alamo Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.