US Bridges

S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R16.75-PLE · Structure no. 33 0383K

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1967, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS680-BERNAL Av Off
CrossesBernal Ave
Location04-ALA-680-R16.75-PLE
RouteInterstate 680
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65643, -121.90161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2009)
Projected traffic2,137 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave built?

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

What condition is S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S680-BERNAL Av Off over Bernal Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.