US Bridges

Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R4.64-RCH · Structure no. 28 0278

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard 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 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,290 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580
CrossesCanal Boulevard
Location04-CC-580-R4.64-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.9273, -122.37789
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.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2009)
Projected traffic104,290 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Canal Boulevard built?

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

What condition is Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard 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 Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 over Canal Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.