US Bridges

Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R3.76-SRMN · Structure no. 28 0205

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,437 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorris Canyon Road
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-CC-680-R3.76-SRMN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.77125, -121.97262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic8,437 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680 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 Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Canyon Road over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.