US Bridges

Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R7.43-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0197

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 192,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,042 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location04-CC-680-R7.43-DNVL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.82091, -121.99299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,200 (2017)
Projected traffic255,042 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 192,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.