US Bridges

N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-22.43 · Structure no. 28 0169S

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,898 by 2047. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN680-PACHECO Offrp
CrossesInterstate Route 680
Location04-CC-680-22.43
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates38.00788, -122.08544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2012)
Projected traffic8,898 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680 built?

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

What condition is N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N680-PACHECO Offrp over Interstate Route 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.