US Bridges

Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R6.76-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0195

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,824 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSycamore Valley RD
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-CC-680-R6.76-DNVL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.81124, -121.9933
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,824 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680 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 Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Valley RD over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.