US Bridges

San Ramon Road over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R21.43-PLE · Structure no. 33 0211

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Ramon Road over Interstate 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Ramon Road over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,586 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Ramon Road
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R21.43-PLE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.69784, -121.93473
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2009)
Projected traffic6,586 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 San Ramon Road over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Ramon Road over Interstate 580 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 San Ramon Road over Interstate 580 carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Ramon Road over Interstate 580?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns San Ramon Road over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.