FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SAND CREEK ROAD

Carrying SAND CREEK ROAD over MARSH CREEK

AT O'HARA AVE, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SAND CREEK ROAD

The SAND CREEK ROAD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries SAND CREEK ROAD over MARSH CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.9 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 SAND CREEK ROAD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
SAND CREEK ROAD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
3.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.9 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
63.1 m (207 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0258

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAND CREEK ROAD 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 SAND CREEK 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 SAND CREEK ROAD?

SAND CREEK ROAD 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 SAND CREEK ROAD inspected?

SAND CREEK 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 20,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAND CREEK ROAD 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 SAND CREEK ROAD?

SAND CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SAND CREEK ROAD?

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

How old is SAND CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?

SAND CREEK ROAD was built in 2002, making it 24 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.

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

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