US Bridges

Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp

Good

Santa Clara County, California · 04-SCL-680-M1.55-SJS · Structure no. 37 0289F

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp 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 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,814 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlum Rock Ave Ramp
CrossesS680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp
Location04-SCL-680-M1.55-SJS
RouteState Highway 680
Coordinates37.35719, -121.84004
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2003)
Projected traffic20,814 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp built?

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

What condition is Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp 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 Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Alum Rock Ave Ramp over S680-CAPITOL Xpwy Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.