US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R15.62-PLE · Structure no. 33 0388

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W 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 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 122,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,288 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesAbandoned UP RR R/W
Location04-ALA-680-R15.62-PLE
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.64416, -121.88811
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2009)
Projected traffic197,288 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Abandoned UP RR R/W built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W 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 Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Abandoned UP RR R/W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.