US Bridges

Interstate 580 over High Street

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R40.08-OAK · Structure no. 33 0318

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over High Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over High Street in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesHigh Street
Location04-ALA-580-R40.08-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.78681, -122.1955
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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2014)
Projected traffic207,706 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 High Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over High Street?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over High Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.