FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FERRY STREET

Carrying FERRY STREET over ARROYO DEL HAMBRE

AT GREEN ST, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FERRY STREET

The FERRY STREET bridge in Contra Costa, California carries FERRY STREET over ARROYO DEL HAMBRE. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.

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

How FERRY STREET compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of California bridges
686
Bridges in Contra Costa · 38 in Poor condition
FERRY STREET 15.2 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
6.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
15.0 m (49 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0370

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

FERRY STREET 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 FERRY STREET 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 FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET in Contra Costa, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FERRY STREET inspected?

FERRY STREET'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 3,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERRY STREET 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 FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FERRY STREET?

FERRY STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FERRY STREET and does age affect safety?

FERRY STREET was built in 1940, making it 86 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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