N. GALE RIDGE RD
Carrying N. GALE RIDGE RD over WEST BRANCH ALAMO CREEK
0.1 MI W OF DOUGHERTY RD, Contra Costa, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N. GALE RIDGE RD
The N. GALE RIDGE RD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries N. GALE RIDGE RD over WEST BRANCH ALAMO CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.4 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,300 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N. GALE RIDGE RD 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
- 2005
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.4 m (106 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 28C0245
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N. GALE RIDGE RD 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 N. GALE RIDGE RD 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 N. GALE RIDGE RD?
N. GALE RIDGE RD in Contra Costa, California, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N. GALE RIDGE RD inspected?
N. GALE RIDGE RD'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 2,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N. GALE RIDGE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N. GALE RIDGE RD?
N. GALE RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N. GALE RIDGE RD?
N. GALE RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N. GALE RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
N. GALE RIDGE RD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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