INTERSTATE 680 SB
Carrying INTERSTATE 680 SB over KOOPMAN ROAD
04-ALA-680-R12.44, Alameda, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 680 SB
The INTERSTATE 680 SB bridge in Alameda, California carries INTERSTATE 680 SB over KOOPMAN ROAD. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.2 meters (155 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 680 SB compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.2 m (155 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 59,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 33 0386L
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
INTERSTATE 680 SB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare INTERSTATE 680 SB against other structures in Alameda and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 680 SB?
INTERSTATE 680 SB in Alameda, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 680 SB inspected?
INTERSTATE 680 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 59,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 680 SB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 680 SB?
INTERSTATE 680 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 680 SB?
INTERSTATE 680 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 680 SB and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 680 SB was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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