FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MORAGA BLVD

Carrying MORAGA BLVD over LAS TRAMPAS CREEK

0.2 MI E FIRST ST, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MORAGA BLVD

The MORAGA BLVD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries MORAGA BLVD over LAS TRAMPAS CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1962, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,200 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

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

How MORAGA BLVD compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
MORAGA BLVD 36.6 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
19.6
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
1962
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0332

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

MORAGA BLVD 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 MORAGA BLVD 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 MORAGA BLVD?

MORAGA BLVD in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MORAGA BLVD inspected?

MORAGA BLVD'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 2,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORAGA BLVD 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 MORAGA BLVD?

MORAGA BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MORAGA BLVD?

MORAGA BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MORAGA BLVD and does age affect safety?

MORAGA BLVD was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1962.

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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