US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R15.42-CND · Structure no. 28 0244L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,882 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesPort Chicago HWY
Location04-CC-004-R15.42-CND
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.00976, -122.02318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,000 (2017)
Projected traffic97,882 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Port Chicago HWY built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY carry?

About 73,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Port Chicago HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.