US Bridges

Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R20.02 · Structure no. 28 0321K

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,051 by 2045. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesBailey RD-W4 Onrmp
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location04-CC-004-R20.02
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.01933, -121.94443
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2017)
Projected traffic57,051 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal 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 Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD-W4 Onrmp over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.