US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R3.66L-MTZ · Structure no. 28 0360L

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
860 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 21,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41,199 by 2042. The structure is 860 ft (262 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location04-CC-004-R3.66L-MTZ
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.00816, -122.21278
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length860 ft (262 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,750 (2018)
Projected traffic41,199 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 21,750 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 860 ft (262 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.