FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLOW PASS ROAD

Carrying WILLOW PASS ROAD over CONTRA COSTA CANAL

0.1MI SW PORT CHICAGO HWY, Contra Costa, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLOW PASS ROAD

The WILLOW PASS ROAD bridge in Contra Costa, California carries WILLOW PASS ROAD over CONTRA COSTA CANAL. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 32.1 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 WILLOW PASS 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
WILLOW PASS ROAD 32.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.1 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
22.4 m (73 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28C0467

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 WILLOW PASS 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 WILLOW PASS 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 WILLOW PASS ROAD?

WILLOW PASS 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 WILLOW PASS ROAD inspected?

WILLOW PASS 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 19,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLOW PASS 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 WILLOW PASS ROAD?

WILLOW PASS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLOW PASS ROAD?

WILLOW PASS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILLOW PASS ROAD and does age affect safety?

WILLOW PASS ROAD was built in 1994, making it 32 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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