FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINER RD

Carrying MINER RD over SAN PABLO CREEK

AT CAMINO PABLO, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINER RD

The MINER RD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries MINER RD over SAN PABLO CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,368 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 22.4 metric tons.

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

How MINER RD compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
MINER RD 22.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.7
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,368 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0330

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

MINER RD 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 MINER 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 MINER RD?

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

How often is MINER RD inspected?

MINER 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 6,368 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINER RD 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 MINER RD?

MINER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINER RD?

MINER RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MINER RD and does age affect safety?

MINER RD was built in 1931, making it 95 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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