US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R8.75-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0216L

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,819 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesAlhambra Way
Location04-CC-004-R8.75-MTZ
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.99143, -122.12676
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2018)
Projected traffic63,819 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way built?

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

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Alhambra Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.