US Bridges

Fontaine ST over Interstate 580

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R37.34-OAK · Structure no. 33 0339

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fontaine ST over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fontaine ST 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2041. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFontaine ST
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R37.34-OAK
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.7658, -122.15256
Functional classUrban Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2014)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fontaine ST over Interstate 580 built?

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

What condition is Fontaine ST over Interstate 580 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 Fontaine ST over Interstate 580 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fontaine ST over Interstate 580?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fontaine ST over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.