US Bridges

Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-580-0.40R · Structure no. 33 0693R

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,957 by 2046. The structure is 1,224 ft (373 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 WB
CrossesInterstate 205 EB
Location04-ALA-580-0.40R
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.74201, -121.56132
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,224 ft (373 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2020)
Projected traffic64,957 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 WB over Interstate 205 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.