Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek
GoodSanta Clara County, California · 04-SCL-680-M3.45 · Structure no. 37 0294
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,735 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 155 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek carry?
About 175,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.