US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD

Fair

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M0.13-FMT · Structure no. 33 0424R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD 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 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,650 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesScott Creek RD
Location04-ALA-680-M0.13-FMT
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.46631, -121.90515
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2018)
Projected traffic107,650 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Scott Creek RD built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD 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 Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 NB over Scott Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.