US Bridges

Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek

Fair

Contra Costa County, California · 0.1 MI E Parker Ave · Structure no. 28C0169

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,279
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 4,279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth ST
CrossesRodeo Creek
Location0.1 MI E Parker Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.03308, -122.2658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,279 (2016)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST over Rodeo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek carry?

About 4,279 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over Rodeo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.