US Bridges

Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future)

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M0.06-FMT · Structure no. 33 0423L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future) in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110,187 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 SB
CrossesState Route 237 (future)
Location04-ALA-680-M0.06-FMT
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.46533, -121.90481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2018)
Projected traffic110,187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SB over State Route 237 (future) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future) carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 SB over State Route 237 (future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.