US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-14.22-WLC · Structure no. 28 0128R

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo 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 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 87,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,299 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesMt Diablo Boulevard
Location04-CC-680-14.22-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.89621, -122.07031
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,700 (2017)
Projected traffic116,299 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard carry?

About 87,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 NB over Mt Diablo Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.