APPIAN WAY
Carrying APPIAN WAY over SAN PABLO CREEK
AT SAN PABLO DAM ROAD, Contra Costa, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: APPIAN WAY
The APPIAN WAY bridge in Contra Costa, California carries APPIAN WAY over SAN PABLO CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,492 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How APPIAN WAY 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
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1956
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,492 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 28C0329
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether APPIAN WAY 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 APPIAN WAY 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 APPIAN WAY?
APPIAN WAY in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is APPIAN WAY inspected?
APPIAN WAY'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 11,492 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. APPIAN WAY 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 APPIAN WAY?
APPIAN WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining APPIAN WAY?
APPIAN WAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is APPIAN WAY and does age affect safety?
APPIAN WAY was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.
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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