FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CYPRESS ROAD

Carrying CYPRESS ROAD over MARSH CREEK

0.05 MI EAST OF SR 4, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CYPRESS ROAD

The CYPRESS ROAD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries CYPRESS ROAD over MARSH CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,415 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How CYPRESS ROAD compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
CYPRESS ROAD 33.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
26.7 m (88 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,415 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0129

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

CYPRESS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CYPRESS ROAD 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 CYPRESS ROAD?

CYPRESS ROAD in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CYPRESS ROAD inspected?

CYPRESS ROAD'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 9,415 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CYPRESS ROAD?

CYPRESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CYPRESS ROAD?

CYPRESS ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CYPRESS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CYPRESS ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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