US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R39.77-OAK · Structure no. 33 0316

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,706 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesMacarthur Blvd
Location04-ALA-580-R39.77-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.78443, -122.18761
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2015)
Projected traffic207,706 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Macarthur Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd carry?

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Macarthur Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.