US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R1.09-SRMN · Structure no. 28 0221

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 181,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,974 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesPine Valley Road
Location04-CC-680-R1.09-SRMN
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.73696, -121.95023
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,700 (2017)
Projected traffic240,974 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pine Valley Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road 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 Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road carry?

About 181,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 680 over Pine Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.