US Bridges

Claeys Lane over State Route 4

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R1.70 · Structure no. 28 0359

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claeys Lane over State Route 4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claeys Lane over State Route 4 in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,822 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesClaeys Lane
CrossesState Route 4
Location04-CC-004-R1.70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.01541, -122.24488
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic43,822 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Claeys Lane over State Route 4 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claeys Lane 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 Claeys Lane over State Route 4 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Claeys Lane over State Route 4?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Claeys Lane over State Route 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.