US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Interstate 580

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Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R20.03-PLE · Structure no. 33 0371

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Interstate 580 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 680 over Interstate 580 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 218,168 by 2046. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesInterstate 580
Location04-ALA-680-R20.03-PLE
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.70064, -121.92231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2009)
Projected traffic218,168 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 580 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Interstate 580 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Interstate 580 carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Interstate 580?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Interstate 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.