N680-N242 CONNECTR
Carrying N680-N242 CONNECTR over WALNUT CREEK
04-CC-680-R18.70-CND, Contra Costa, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N680-N242 CONNECTR
The N680-N242 CONNECTR bridge in Contra Costa, California carries N680-N242 CONNECTR over WALNUT CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 186.8 meters (613 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 63,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N680-N242 CONNECTR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 186.8 m (613 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.6 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 63,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 28 0040G
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
N680-N242 CONNECTR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N680-N242 CONNECTR against other structures in Contra Costa and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N680-N242 CONNECTR?
N680-N242 CONNECTR in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N680-N242 CONNECTR inspected?
N680-N242 CONNECTR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 63,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N680-N242 CONNECTR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N680-N242 CONNECTR?
N680-N242 CONNECTR has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N680-N242 CONNECTR?
N680-N242 CONNECTR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is N680-N242 CONNECTR and does age affect safety?
N680-N242 CONNECTR was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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