US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-45.03-OAK · Structure no. 33 0297

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 201,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338,392 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesTelegraph Ave
Location04-ALA-580-45.03-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.8239, -122.26556
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201,000 (2017)
Projected traffic338,392 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave carry?

About 201,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Telegraph Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.