US Bridges

Interstate 680 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R25.04R-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0153R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
7,434 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Interstate 680 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,000 by 2040. The structure is 7,434 ft (2,265.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesInterstate 680 NB
CrossesUP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba
Location04-CC-680-R25.04R-MTZ
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates38.03182, -122.11664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length7,434 ft (2,265.9 m)
Longest span659 ft (200.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2023)
Projected traffic114,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 NB over UP BNSF AMTRAK Suisun Ba in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 7,434 ft (2,265.9 m) long with a longest span of 659 ft (200.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.