US Bridges

State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks

Good

Contra Costa County, California · 04-CC-004-R15.64 · Structure no. 28 0424R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
750 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks is a concrete continuous frame carrying State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 61,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2044. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 4 EB
CrossesBART Tracks
Location04-CC-004-R15.64
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates38.00977, -122.01918
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 2024
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,200 (2019)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 BART Tracks built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks carry?

About 61,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 4 EB over BART Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.