US Bridges

Chetwood ST over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-44.07-OAK · Structure no. 33 0290

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chetwood ST over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chetwood ST 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChetwood ST
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-44.07-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.81617, -122.25215
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2009)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Chetwood ST over Interstate 580 built?

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

What condition is Chetwood ST 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 Chetwood ST over Interstate 580 carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chetwood ST over Interstate 580?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chetwood ST over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.