US Bridges

Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R27.00 · Structure no. 33 0235L

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116,555 by 2046. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 EB
CrossesEast Castro Valley Blvd
Location04-ALA-580-R27.00
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.702, -122.03431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,500 (2017)
Projected traffic116,555 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd carry?

About 98,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 EB over East Castro Valley Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.