US Bridges

I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R4.82-RCH · Structure no. 28 0056J

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 580 EB Off Ramp
CrossesBNSF RY & Garrard Blvd
Location04-CC-580-R4.82-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.92725, -122.38116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2009)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd 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 I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?

The structure is 404 ft (123 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 580 EB Off Ramp over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.