US Bridges

Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek

Good

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

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,607 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesDiablo RD-S680 on
CrossesSan Ramon Creek
Location04-CC-680-R7.43
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.82098, -121.9935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2009)
Projected traffic7,607 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo RD-S680 on over San Ramon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.