US Bridges

Cummings Skyway over State Route 4

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R4.89 · Structure no. 28 0213

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Skyway over State Route 4 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cummings Skyway over State Route 4 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1967, 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,141 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCummings Skyway
CrossesState Route 4
Location04-CC-004-R4.89
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01578, -122.19045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic11,141 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cummings Skyway over State Route 4 built?

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

What condition is Cummings Skyway over State Route 4 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cummings Skyway over State Route 4 carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cummings Skyway over State Route 4?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cummings Skyway over State Route 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.