US Bridges

Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R35.51-BTWD · Structure no. 28 0412S

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOnramp to SR 4 EB
CrossesDeer Creek
Location04-CC-004-R35.51-BTWD
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates37.92625, -121.73408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Onramp to SR 4 EB over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.