US Bridges

Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-25.04L-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0153L

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
6,215 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba is a steel truss - deck carrying Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 years old, older 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,000 by 2040. The structure is 6,215 ft (1,894.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 SB
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba
Location04-CC-680-25.04L-MTZ
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates38.03322, -122.11728
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,215 ft (1,894.3 m)
Longest span528 ft (160.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2015)
Projected traffic131,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollToll bridge
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba?

The structure is 6,215 ft (1,894.3 m) long with a longest span of 528 ft (160.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 SB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.