US Bridges

Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R2.09-RCH · Structure no. 28 0287

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,760 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesErlandson ST
CrossesInterstate Route 580
Location04-CC-580-R2.09-RCH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91993, -122.33318
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,760 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580 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 Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Erlandson ST over Interstate Route 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.