US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-13.72-WLC · Structure no. 28 0162

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 195,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,123 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesLas Trampas Creek
Location04-CC-680-13.72-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.89234, -122.06313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.2 m)
Roadway width195 ft (59.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,300 (2017)
Projected traffic259,123 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek 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 over Las Trampas Creek carry?

About 195,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Las Trampas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.