US Bridges

Andrade Road over Interstate 680

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R9.71 · Structure no. 33 0295

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrade Road over Interstate 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Andrade Road over Interstate 680 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAndrade Road
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-ALA-680-R9.71
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57472, -121.88545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,690 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 Andrade Road over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrade Road over Interstate 680 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 Andrade Road over Interstate 680 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Andrade Road over Interstate 680?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Andrade Road over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.