US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Hillside

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R6.92 · Structure no. 33 0406

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,443 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
110,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 580 over Hillside in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,302 by 2042. The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesHillside
Location04-ALA-580-R6.92
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.72169, -121.67689
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,443 ft (439.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2020)
Projected traffic237,302 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Hillside 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 Interstate 580 over Hillside carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Hillside?

The structure is 1,443 ft (439.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.