FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEL MONTE DR

Carrying DEL MONTE DR over BNSF RY

0.1 MI N SAN PABLO AVE, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEL MONTE DR

The DEL MONTE DR bridge in Contra Costa, California carries DEL MONTE DR over BNSF RY. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,124 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 25.3 metric tons.

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

How DEL MONTE DR compares

▼ 6.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
DEL MONTE DR 25.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.8 m (137 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,124 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0207

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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

DEL MONTE DR 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 DEL MONTE DR 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 DEL MONTE DR?

DEL MONTE DR in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DEL MONTE DR inspected?

DEL MONTE DR'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 3,124 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEL MONTE DR 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 DEL MONTE DR?

DEL MONTE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEL MONTE DR?

DEL MONTE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DEL MONTE DR and does age affect safety?

DEL MONTE DR was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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