US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R36.34-OAK · Structure no. 33 0354

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road 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 6 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 151,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236,475 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesGolf Links Road
Location04-ALA-580-R36.34-OAK
RouteInterstate 580
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.75339, -122.15118
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,000 (2014)
Projected traffic236,475 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
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 Golf Links Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road 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 Golf Links Road carry?

About 151,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Golf Links Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.