US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R7.02-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0196

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 192,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2041. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesLaurel Drive
Location04-CC-680-R7.02-DNVL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.81472, -121.99307
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,200 (2020)
Projected traffic250,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive carry?

About 192,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Laurel Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.