US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R13.96-CND · Structure no. 28 0242R

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 47 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 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesPeralta Road
Location04-CC-004-R13.96-CND
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.00202, -122.04794
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 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
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 Peralta Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road 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 Peralta Road carry?

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

How long is State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over Peralta Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.