US Bridges

Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy

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Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-45.25-OAK · Structure no. 33 0299

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy 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 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 198,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440,748 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRoute 580
CrossesMartin Luther King Jr Wy
Location04-ALA-580-45.25-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.8247, -122.26945
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198,000 (2017)
Projected traffic440,748 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy built?

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

What condition is Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy 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 Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy carry?

About 198,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Route 580 over Martin Luther King Jr Wy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.