US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-48.04-ALB · Structure no. 33 0156

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 99,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,917 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesCerrito Creek
Location04-ALA-580-48.04-ALB
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.89713, -122.31136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,000 (2017)
Projected traffic230,917 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek carry?

About 99,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Cerrito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.