Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R10.15 · Structure no. 33 0047
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 604 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 years old, older 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 141,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,713 by 2042. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek 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 680 over Alameda Creek carry?
About 141,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek?
The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 680 over Alameda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.