US Bridges

Interstate 580 WB over UP RR

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R3.98R · Structure no. 33 0123R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 WB over UP RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 580 WB over UP RR 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 83,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,908 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location04-ALA-580-R3.98R
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.73399, -121.6304
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,000 (2020)
Projected traffic91,908 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 WB over UP RR 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 WB over UP RR carry?

About 83,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.