US Bridges

First Street over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-10.69-LVMR · Structure no. 33 0389

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,555
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Interstate 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street 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 8,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,236 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-10.69-LVMR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.7022, -121.74027
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,555 (2009)
Projected traffic11,236 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 First Street over Interstate 580 built?

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

What condition is First Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does First Street over Interstate 580 carry?

About 8,555 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Interstate 580?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.