US Bridges

Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-17.96-PLE · Structure no. 33 0585

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,200
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 32 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,429 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSanta Rita RD
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-580-17.96-PLE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.70102, -121.87187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (1998)
Projected traffic93,429 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580 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 Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580 carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Rita RD over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.