US Bridges

North Main Street over Interstate 680

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-15.61-WLC · Structure no. 28 0119

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
624 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,800
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over Interstate 680 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Main Street over Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,494 by 2047. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-CC-680-15.61-WLC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91634, -122.06602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2010)
Projected traffic44,494 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 North Main Street over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over Interstate 680 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 North Main Street over Interstate 680 carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over Interstate 680?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.