US Bridges

Interstate 580 WB over Hillside

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-580-R5.60-RCH · Structure no. 28 0293R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 580 WB over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 580 WB over Hillside in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,614 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 8 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 580 WB
CrossesHillside
Location04-CC-580-R5.60-RCH
RouteInterstate 580
Coordinates37.93233, -122.39369
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.4 m)
Roadway width6 ft (1.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2009)
Projected traffic60,614 by 2046
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 580 WB over Hillside built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 580 WB over Hillside 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 WB over Hillside carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 580 WB over Hillside?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 580 WB over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.