US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road

Fair

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

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

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 NB 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 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 117,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,330 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesYgnacio Valley Road
Location04-CC-680-14.85-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.90505, -122.06934
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,500 (2009)
Projected traffic201,330 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 NB 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 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 680 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 NB over Ygnacio Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.