US Bridges

I 580 EB over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd

Fair

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

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
865 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 580 EB over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 580 EB over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,937 by 2042. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 580 EB
CrossesBNSF RY & Garrard Blvd
Location04-CC-580-R4.82-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.92748, -122.38095
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length865 ft (263.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2009)
Projected traffic49,937 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 over BNSF RY & Garrard Blvd built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.