US Bridges

North Flynn Road over Interstate 580

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R5.93L · Structure no. 33 0407

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Flynn Road over Interstate 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Flynn Road over Interstate 580 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 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2046. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth Flynn Road
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R5.93L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71897, -121.65996
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2009)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 North Flynn Road over Interstate 580 built?

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

What condition is North Flynn Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does North Flynn Road over Interstate 580 carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Flynn Road over Interstate 580?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Flynn Road over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.