US Bridges

Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M5.67-FMT · Structure no. 33 0405

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,505
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680 in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 9,505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,724 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaseo Padre Pkwy
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-ALA-680-M5.67-FMT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.53359, -121.93743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,505 (2018)
Projected traffic10,724 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680 carry?

About 9,505 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Paseo Padre Pkwy over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.