US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R18.76 · Structure no. 28 0314L

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,788 by 2045. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesWillow Pass Road
Location04-CC-004-R18.76
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.02304, -121.96602
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,500 (2017)
Projected traffic106,788 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Willow Pass Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road carry?

About 63,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Willow Pass Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.