US Bridges

Interstate 680 over South Main Street

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-13.08-WLC · Structure no. 28 0167

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over South Main Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over South Main Street in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 years old, older 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 195,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,000 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesSouth Main Street
Location04-CC-680-13.08-WLC
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.88601, -122.05524
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.2 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195,300 (2020)
Projected traffic254,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 over South Main Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Interstate 680 over South Main Street 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over South Main Street carry?

About 195,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over South Main Street?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over South Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.