N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd
PoorAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-238-R14.47 · Structure no. 33 0432G
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,200
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,351 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd carry?
About 23,200 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns N238-W580 Connectr over Castro Valley Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.