US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave

Poor

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M1.97-FMT · Structure no. 33 0427R

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

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave 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 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,187 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesE Warren Ave
Location04-ALA-680-M1.97-FMT
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.49084, -121.91829
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2018)
Projected traffic110,187 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Warren Ave 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 E Warren Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 NB over E Warren Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.