US Bridges

Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R23.86 · Structure no. 33 0192R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 103,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,434 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 580 WB
CrossesSchaefer Ranch Road
Location04-ALA-580-R23.86
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.69886, -121.9791
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,500 (2017)
Projected traffic119,434 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Schaefer Ranch Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road carry?

About 103,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 WB over Schaefer Ranch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.