US Bridges

State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-12.41 · Structure no. 28 0182

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 6 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 82,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,400 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesPacheco Blvd
Location04-CC-004-12.41
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.99292, -122.07413
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,600 (2019)
Projected traffic107,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pacheco Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd carry?

About 82,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Pacheco Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.