US Bridges

Laurel Road over State Route 4

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R31.37-ANT · Structure no. 28 0390

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Road over State Route 4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Road over State Route 4 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,465 by 2045. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLaurel Road
CrossesState Route 4
Location04-CC-004-R31.37-ANT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97923, -121.74387
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,465 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Laurel Road over State Route 4 built?

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

What condition is Laurel Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Road over State Route 4 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Road over State Route 4?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Road over State Route 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.