US Bridges

EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-20.88 · Structure no. 28 0180K

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,945 by 2045. The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB 4-SB 680 Conn
CrossesGrayson Creek
Location04-CC-680-20.88
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.99024, -122.06779
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2019)
Projected traffic33,945 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB 4-SB 680 Conn 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 EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 344 ft (104.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns EB 4-SB 680 Conn over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.