US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R1.96R · Structure no. 28 0038R

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 105 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,584 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesRodeo Creek
Location04-CC-004-R1.96R
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.01389, -122.23845
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2018)
Projected traffic40,584 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.