US Bridges

S160-E4 Connector over Route 4

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-160-L0.40R-ANT · Structure no. 28 0410F

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
497 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S160-E4 Connector over Route 4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S160-E4 Connector over Route 4 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,500 by 2042. The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS160-E4 Connector
CrossesRoute 4
Location04-CC-160-L0.40R-ANT
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates37.99058, -121.75614
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length497 ft (151.6 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2018)
Projected traffic55,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S160-E4 Connector over Route 4 built?

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

What condition is S160-E4 Connector over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S160-E4 Connector over Route 4 carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S160-E4 Connector over Route 4?

The structure is 497 ft (151.6 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns S160-E4 Connector over Route 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.