US Bridges

Interstate 680 over El Pintado Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R8.75-DNVL · Structure no. 28 0200

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over El Pintado Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over El Pintado 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 194,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 252,600 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesEl Pintado Road
Location04-CC-680-R8.75-DNVL
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.83494, -122.00878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194,300 (2020)
Projected traffic252,600 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over El Pintado 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 El Pintado 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 El Pintado Road carry?

About 194,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over El Pintado Road?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over El Pintado Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.