US Bridges

W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-46.50R-OAK · Structure no. 33 0061R

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,688 ft
51 main spans
Daily traffic
73,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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 73,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2042. The structure is 3,688 ft (1,124.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW580-E&W80 Connctr
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc
Location04-ALA-580-46.50R-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.82733, -122.28456
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans51
Design loadH 15
Structure length3,688 ft (1,124.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,800 (2019)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc carry?

About 73,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc?

The structure is 3,688 ft (1,124.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W580-E&W80 Connctr over UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK Etc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.