US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-19.72-PLE · Structure no. 33 0474

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 254,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 307,010 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesChabot Canal
Location04-ALA-580-19.72-PLE
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.70192, -121.90341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254,000 (2017)
Projected traffic307,010 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Chabot Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal carry?

About 254,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 580 over Chabot Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.