Interstate 680 over Vargas Road
FairAlameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R7.48-FMT · Structure no. 33 0306
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 680 over Vargas Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Vargas Road in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 142,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 181,080 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 680 over Vargas Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Interstate 680 over Vargas Road 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 Vargas Road carry?
About 142,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 680 over Vargas Road?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 680 over Vargas Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.