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Alameda County, CA · Structure #33 0013

INTERSTATE 580

INTERSTATE 580 in 04-Ala-580-15.63, Alameda County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 217K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 580 over Cottonwood Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
217K
Daily Traffic
1972
Year Built
7.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 580
Crosses Over
Cottonwood Creek
State
California
County
Alameda County
Location
04-Ala-580-15.63
Year Built
1972
Age
54 years
Daily Traffic
217,000
Lanes
15
Length
7.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
33 0013

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 580 is a 54-year-old bridge located 04-Ala-580-15.63 in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 580 over Cottonwood Creek with 15 traffic lanes, handling approximately 217K vehicles per day. Built in 1972, the structure spans 7.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

04-Ala-580-15.63, Alameda County, California

37.701297, -121.829392

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 580 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 580 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 580 carries approximately 217K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 15 traffic lanes. It is 7.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 580 in 04-Ala-580-15.63, Alameda County, California.

Yes, INTERSTATE 580 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 580 is located 04-Ala-580-15.63 in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 580 over Cottonwood Creek. Its coordinates are 37.701297, -121.829392. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 580 carries INTERSTATE 580 over Cottonwood Creek. The bridge is 7.6 meters long and was built in 1972.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.