US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Concord Ave

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-19.86-CND · Structure no. 28 0190

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Concord Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Concord Ave in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 130,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,530 by 2047. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesConcord Ave
Location04-CC-680-19.86-CND
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.9761, -122.06377
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,000 (2009)
Projected traffic236,530 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over Concord Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Concord Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Concord Ave carry?

About 130,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Concord Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Concord Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.