US Bridges

Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R0.01-SRMN · Structure no. 28 0210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,975
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 23,975 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,255 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesAlcosta Boulevard
CrossesInterstate 680
Location04-CC-680-R0.01-SRMN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.72332, -121.94051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,975 (1998)
Projected traffic39,255 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680 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 Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680 carry?

About 23,975 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Alcosta Boulevard over Interstate 680?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.