US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R2.70L · Structure no. 28 0370L

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,169 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesFranklin Canyon RD
Location04-CC-004-R2.70L
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.01017, -122.22852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2018)
Projected traffic81,169 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Franklin Canyon RD built?

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

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Franklin Canyon RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.