US Bridges

I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-0.25-RCH · Structure no. 28 0231S

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,846 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-580 W on Ramp
CrossesCentral Ave
Location04-CC-580-0.25-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.90024, -122.31384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2011)
Projected traffic4,846 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 W on Ramp over Central Ave built?

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

What condition is I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-580 W on Ramp over Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.