US Bridges

Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R8.00 · Structure no. 33 0121L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
458 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,642 by 2044. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 EB
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & Ace
Location04-ALA-580-R8.00
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.71884, -121.69546
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2022)
Projected traffic120,642 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 EB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.