US Bridges

Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R4.46-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0057

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 176,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location04-CC-680-R4.46-DNVL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.78121, -121.97699
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,400 (2020)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 176,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.