US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Market Street

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-45.56-OAK · Structure no. 33 0301

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Market Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Market Street 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 196,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 413,521 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesMarket Street
Location04-ALA-580-45.56-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.82613, -122.27491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.6 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,000 (2017)
Projected traffic413,521 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Market Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 over Market Street 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 Interstate 580 over Market Street carry?

About 196,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Market Street?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.