US Bridges

Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R11.81 · Structure no. 33 0352

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 142,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,848 by 2046. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesState Route 84 SB & Off
Location04-ALA-680-R11.81
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.59272, -121.87023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,000 (2009)
Projected traffic217,848 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off carry?

About 142,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over State Route 84 SB & Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.