INTERSTATE 680
INTERSTATE 680 in 04-Ala-680-R7.48-Fmt, Alameda County, California received a condition grade of B (68/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 142K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 680 over Vargas Road.
INTERSTATE 680 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 68/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1963 and is now 63 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE 680 carries an average daily traffic count of 142,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Vargas Road. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
INTERSTATE 680 is a 63-year-old bridge located 04-Ala-680-R7.48-Fmt in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 680 over Vargas Road with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 142K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, the structure spans 45.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (68/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
INTERSTATE 680 has a Condition Score of 68/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 680 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 680 carries approximately 142K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 45.3 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 680 in 04-Ala-680-R7.48-Fmt, Alameda County, California.
No, INTERSTATE 680 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
INTERSTATE 680 is located 04-Ala-680-R7.48-Fmt in Alameda County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 680 over Vargas Road. Its coordinates are 37.554278, -121.916389. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 680 carries INTERSTATE 680 over Vargas Road. The bridge is 45.3 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 2010.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.