US Bridges

Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-680-R7.64 · Structure no. 28 0270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1964, 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 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 190,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,100 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 680
CrossesGreen Valley Creek
Location04-CC-680-R7.64
RouteInterstate 680
Coordinates37.82397, -121.99384
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190,100 (2020)
Projected traffic247,100 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Green Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek carry?

About 190,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 680 over Green Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.