US Bridges

E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-M31.10 · Structure no. 33 0436F

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
820 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors 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 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,343 by 2042. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE580-S238 Connectr
CrossesSR 238 & Connectors
Location04-ALA-580-M31.10
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.68912, -122.09893
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2017)
Projected traffic64,343 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns E580-S238 Connectr over SR 238 & Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.