US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R41.43-OAK · Structure no. 33 0324

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
582 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
169,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave 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 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 169,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,774 by 2041. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesFruitvale Ave
Location04-ALA-580-R41.43-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.79807, -122.21527
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169,000 (2014)
Projected traffic250,774 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fruitvale Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave carry?

About 169,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Fruitvale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.