US Bridges

State Route 4 over Marsh Creek

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R37.70-BTWD · Structure no. 28 0393

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 over Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,927 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location04-CC-004-R37.70-BTWD
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.89852, -121.71718
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2017)
Projected traffic51,927 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Marsh Creek 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 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.