US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R17.70-PLHL · Structure no. 28 0104

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
552 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 235,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 381,996 by 2043. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesMonument Boulevard
Location04-CC-680-R17.70-PLHL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.94456, -122.05824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.5 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235,000 (2009)
Projected traffic381,996 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard carry?

About 235,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Monument Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.