US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-20.89 · Structure no. 28 0180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
169,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 169,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,099 by 2045. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesGrayson Creek
Location04-CC-680-20.89
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.99102, -122.06739
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169,000 (2018)
Projected traffic194,099 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek 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 Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek carry?

About 169,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.