US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-44.32-OAK · Structure no. 33 0287

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
899 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,131 by 2042. The structure is 899 ft (273.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-44.32-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.81843, -122.25363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length899 ft (273.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2011)
Projected traffic49,131 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580 carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580?

The structure is 899 ft (273.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.