US Bridges

Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R15.26-PLE · Structure no. 33 0387K

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road 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 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,362 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPlsntn-Snl RD-S680
CrossesPleasanton-Sunol Road
Location04-ALA-680-R15.26-PLE
RouteInterstate 680
CountyAlameda County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.63957, -121.88468
Functional classUrban 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2009)
Projected traffic5,362 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road built?

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

What condition is Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol 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 Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plsntn-Snl RD-S680 over Pleasanton-Sunol Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.