US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-30.10 · Structure no. 33 0675

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 207,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 224,673 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesLake Chabot Creek
Location04-ALA-580-30.10
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.691, -122.08272
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,000 (2017)
Projected traffic224,673 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lake Chabot Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek 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 Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek carry?

About 207,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Interstate 580 over Lake Chabot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.