US Bridges

Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-14.95-LVMR · Structure no. 33 0408R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,712 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAirway Blvd NB
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-14.95-LVMR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70051, -121.81769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2010)
Projected traffic32,712 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airway Blvd NB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580 carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Airway Blvd NB over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.