US Bridges

S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-R14.47 · Structure no. 33 0202F

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 37 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 6 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,440 by 2046. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS238-E580 Connectr
CrossesCastro Valley Blvd
Location04-ALA-238-R14.47
RouteState Highway 238
Coordinates37.69012, -122.09511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (1998)
Projected traffic29,440 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S238-E580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.