US Bridges

159th Ave over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R32.32 · Structure no. 33 0338

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th Ave over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 159th Ave over Interstate 580 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 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,398 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries159th Ave
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R32.32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.70492, -122.11683
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2009)
Projected traffic5,398 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 159th Ave over Interstate 580 built?

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

What condition is 159th Ave over Interstate 580 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 159th Ave over Interstate 580 carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 159th Ave over Interstate 580?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 159th Ave over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.