US Bridges

Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-14.85-WLC · Structure no. 28 0117L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 117,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,390 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 SB
CrossesYgnacio Valley Road
Location04-CC-680-14.85-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.90473, -122.06972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,500 (2009)
Projected traffic205,390 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road carry?

About 117,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 SB over Ygnacio Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.