US Bridges

State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R31.28-ANT · Structure no. 28 0389L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
488 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,706 by 2045. The structure is 488 ft (148.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 4 WB
CrossesContra Costa Canal
Location04-CC-004-R31.28-ANT
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.98364, -121.74751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length488 ft (148.8 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic35,706 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Contra Costa Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal?

The structure is 488 ft (148.8 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 WB over Contra Costa Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.