FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAN PABLO AVE

Carrying SAN PABLO AVE over GARRITY CREEK

0.03 MI N TARA HILLS DR, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SAN PABLO AVE

The SAN PABLO AVE bridge in Contra Costa, California carries SAN PABLO AVE over GARRITY CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,260 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SAN PABLO AVE compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
SAN PABLO AVE 21.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Last Reconstructed
1966
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
29.6 m (97 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0059

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAN PABLO AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SAN PABLO AVE against other structures in Contra Costa and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SAN PABLO AVE?

SAN PABLO AVE in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SAN PABLO AVE inspected?

SAN PABLO AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,260 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAN PABLO AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SAN PABLO AVE?

SAN PABLO AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAN PABLO AVE?

SAN PABLO AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SAN PABLO AVE and does age affect safety?

SAN PABLO AVE was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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