US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R20.10 · Structure no. 28 0203L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,788 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesBailey Road
Location04-CC-004-R20.10
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.019, -121.94229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,500 (2017)
Projected traffic106,788 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road carry?

About 63,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Bailey Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.