US Bridges

West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy

Good

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West ST-S580 on Ra 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,611 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest ST-S580 on Ra
CrossesMartin Luther King Jr Wy
Location04-ALA-580-45.25-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.82433, -122.26965
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2011)
Projected traffic15,611 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy built?

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

What condition is West ST-S580 on Ra 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 West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West ST-S580 on Ra over Martin Luther King Jr Wy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.