US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave

Fair

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-680-M1.19-SJS · Structure no. 37 0287R

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,989 by 2045. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 119 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesJackson Ave
Location04-SCL-680-M1.19-SJS
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.35186, -121.83759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2009)
Projected traffic182,989 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Jackson Ave built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 NB over Jackson Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.