US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-M34.40 · Structure no. 28 0372L

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 22 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 5 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,327 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesSand Creek
Location04-CC-004-M34.40
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.9474, -121.74331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2017)
Projected traffic56,327 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.