INTERSTATE 680
INTERSTATE 680 in 04-Scl-680-M3.45, Santa Clara County, California received a condition grade of B (77/100). Built in 1974, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek.
INTERSTATE 680 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 77/100. 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 1974 and is now 52 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 175,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Upper Penitencia Creek. 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 52-year-old bridge located 04-Scl-680-M3.45 in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1974, the structure spans 36 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (77/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), 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 77/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
INTERSTATE 680 was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
INTERSTATE 680 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 36 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 680 in 04-Scl-680-M3.45, Santa Clara 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-Scl-680-M3.45 in Santa Clara County, California. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek. Its coordinates are 37.380289, -121.858183. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
INTERSTATE 680 carries INTERSTATE 680 over Upper Penitencia Creek. The bridge is 36 meters long and was built in 1974.
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.