US Bridges

Interstate 580 WB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace

Good

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

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
459 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 WB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 580 WB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 87 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,642 by 2044. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 WB
CrossesUP RR BNSF RY & Ace
Location04-ALA-580-R8.00
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.71928, -121.69552
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2020)
Projected traffic120,642 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 WB over UP RR BNSF RY & Ace built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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

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

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.