ST FRANCIS DR
Carrying ST FRANCIS DR over GALINDO CREEK
0.1 MI E OAK GROVE RD, Contra Costa, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST FRANCIS DR
The ST FRANCIS DR bridge in Contra Costa, California carries ST FRANCIS DR over GALINDO CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST FRANCIS DR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 28C0222
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ST FRANCIS 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 ST FRANCIS 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 ST FRANCIS DR?
ST FRANCIS DR in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST FRANCIS DR inspected?
ST FRANCIS 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 450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST FRANCIS 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 ST FRANCIS DR?
ST FRANCIS DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST FRANCIS DR?
ST FRANCIS DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ST FRANCIS DR and does age affect safety?
ST FRANCIS DR was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
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.
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