US Bridges

Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-23.99 · Structure no. 28 0220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 105,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163,774 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesSouth Mococo Drain
Location04-CC-680-23.99
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates38.02294, -122.10571
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2009)
Projected traffic163,774 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Interstate 680 over South Mococo Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.