US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Diablo Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R7.55-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0198

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Diablo Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Diablo Road 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 250,000 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesDiablo Road
Location04-CC-680-R7.55-DNVL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.82282, -121.99334
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,200 (2020)
Projected traffic250,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Diablo Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 680 over Diablo Road 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 Diablo Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 680 over Diablo Road?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Diablo Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.