US Bridges

State Route 4 over Balfour Road

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R35.57-BTWD · Structure no. 28 0411R

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 over Balfour Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 4 over Balfour Road in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,210 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 4
CrossesBalfour Road
Location04-CC-004-R35.57-BTWD
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.92556, -121.73347
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2019)
Projected traffic61,210 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Balfour Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 over Balfour 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 over Balfour Road carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 over Balfour Road?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 over Balfour Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.