US Bridges

W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk

Good

Alameda County, California · 04-ALA-680-R18.40-PLE · Structure no. 33 0516

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk in Alameda County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Las Positas Blvd
CrossesI 680 So San Ramon Crk
Location04-ALA-680-R18.40-PLE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.67779, -121.91403
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2009)
Projected traffic5,361 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W Las Positas Blvd over I 680 So San Ramon Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.