US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over Solano Way

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R13.65 · Structure no. 28 0241R

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over Solano Way is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 EB over Solano Way in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 42,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,650 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesSolano Way
Location04-CC-004-R13.65
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.00066, -122.05338
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,800 (2019)
Projected traffic55,650 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Solano Way built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is State Route 4 EB over Solano Way 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 EB over Solano Way carry?

About 42,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 EB over Solano Way?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over Solano Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.