US Bridges

CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R5.11-RCH · Structure no. 28 0290S

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2046. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCANAL&CASTRO-W580
CrossesCastro Street
Location04-CC-580-R5.11-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.92927, -122.38568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street built?

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

What condition is CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street 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 CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street carry?

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

How long is CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CANAL&CASTRO-W580 over Castro Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.