US Bridges

Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R4.09-RCH · Structure no. 28 0277

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
573 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST in Contra Costa 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 69,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104,290 by 2046. The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesBNSF RY South Second ST
Location04-CC-580-R4.09-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.92721, -122.36774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length573 ft (174.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2009)
Projected traffic104,290 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST?

The structure is 573 ft (174.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over BNSF RY South Second ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.