US Bridges

Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-R26.66 · Structure no. 33 0499

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2044. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSunnyslope Avenue
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-R26.66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70101, -122.02867
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1998)
Projected traffic878 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyslope Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyslope Avenue over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.