US Bridges

S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-14.40-WLC · Structure no. 28 0126F

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,050 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,999 by 2047. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS680-W24 Connector
CrossesN680-W24 Camino Diablo
Location04-CC-680-14.40-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.8961, -122.07577
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2009)
Projected traffic98,999 by 2047
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo 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 S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S680-W24 Connector over N680-W24 Camino Diablo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.