US Bridges

Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R12.44 · Structure no. 33 0386L

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,882 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 SB
CrossesKoopman Road
Location04-ALA-680-R12.44
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.6008, -121.87247
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 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

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2009)
Projected traffic122,882 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road 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 SB over Koopman Road carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 SB over Koopman Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.