US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Interstate 680

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M5.37-FMT · Structure no. 33 0361

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,017
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Interstate 680 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Blvd over Interstate 680 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 17,017 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,448 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-ALA-680-M5.37-FMT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.53106, -121.94228
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,017 (2018)
Projected traffic21,448 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Interstate 680 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Interstate 680 carry?

About 17,017 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over Interstate 680?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.