US Bridges

Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-M3.35-FMT · Structure no. 33 0429L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,710 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 SB
CrossesGrimmer Blvd
Location04-ALA-680-M3.35-FMT
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.50583, -121.93478
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2018)
Projected traffic117,710 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grimmer Blvd built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd 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 Grimmer Blvd carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 SB over Grimmer Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.