US Bridges

Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps

Poor

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-080-10.02-HER · Structure no. 28 0148

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243,773 by 2045. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 80
CrossesState Route 4 & Ramps
Location04-CC-080-10.02-HER
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates38.01467, -122.26948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,000 (2019)
Projected traffic243,773 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps carry?

About 179,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 80 over State Route 4 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.