US Bridges

State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R8.85-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0064

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur is a concrete slab carrying State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 58 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,639 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesAbandoned BNSF RY Spur
Location04-CC-004-R8.85-MTZ
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.99211, -122.12496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2018)
Projected traffic127,639 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Abandoned BNSF RY Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.