US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R28.23-ANT · Structure no. 28 0402R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,412 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesCavallo Road
Location04-CC-004-R28.23-ANT
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.99796, -121.79819
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.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2017)
Projected traffic71,412 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 EB over Cavallo Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road 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 EB over Cavallo Road carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over Cavallo Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.