US Bridges

SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R7.46-FMT · Structure no. 33 0306K

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road in Alameda County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Offramp Vargas
CrossesVargas Road
Location04-ALA-680-R7.46-FMT
RouteInterstate 680
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.55492, -121.91667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,242 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Offramp Vargas 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 SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SB Offramp Vargas over Vargas Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.