US Bridges

Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-080-R7.20-ALB · Structure no. 33 0051L

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 271,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 433,031 by 2043. The structure is 2,143 ft (653.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 80 WB
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580
Location04-ALA-080-R7.20-ALB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates37.886, -122.30903
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,143 ft (653.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271,000 (2019)
Projected traffic433,031 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580 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 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580 carry?

About 271,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580?

The structure is 2,143 ft (653.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 WB over UP BNSF AMTRAK E80-W580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.