US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R10.33-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0218L

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,819 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesMorello Ave
Location04-CC-004-R10.33-MTZ
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.99204, -122.10101
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2018)
Projected traffic63,819 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over Morello Ave built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave 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 WB over Morello Ave carry?

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

How long is State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Morello Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.