US Bridges

Willow Ave over State Route 4

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R0.71-HER · Structure no. 28 0348

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Ave over State Route 4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willow Ave over State Route 4 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,649 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWillow Ave
CrossesState Route 4
Location04-CC-004-R0.71-HER
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.01395, -122.2567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,649 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Willow Ave over State Route 4 built?

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

What condition is Willow Ave over State Route 4 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 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Ave over State Route 4 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Willow Ave over State Route 4?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Ave over State Route 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.