Poor Condition Bridges in California
1,284 bridges rated Poor condition in California. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0-9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 1,284 such bridges in California.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH LITTLE JOHNS CREEK | California | 1972 | 4,300 | 20.7 m | |
| ARROYO SECO | California | 1962 | 4,300 | 26.7 m | |
| SUISUN CREEK | California | 2007 | 4,277 | 40.0 m | |
| STONY CREEK | California | 1913 | 4,157 | 361.8 m | |
| MARSH CREEK | California | 1965 | 4,147 | 17.7 m | |
| TAYLOR BLVD | California | 1956 | 4,125 | 43.1 m | |
| CLARIBEL LATERAL | California | 1920 | 4,100 | 7.3 m | |
| T.I.D. MAIN CANAL | California | 1919 | 4,088 | 12.5 m | |
| WHISKEY CREEK(WSKYTWN LK | California | 1961 | 4,050 | 266.6 m | |
| UP RR & GOLDEN STATE HWY | California | 1948 | 4,000 | 149.0 m | |
| TEMESCAL CREEK | California | 1981 | 4,000 | 8.8 m | |
| DRY CREEK CANAL | California | 1955 | 4,000 | 14.2 m | |
| UP RR | California | 1963 | 3,970 | 45.9 m | |
| HUTCHINSON CREEK | California | 1952 | 3,900 | 22.9 m | |
| UNNAMED WASH | California | 1921 | 3,838 | 6.4 m | |
| REDWOOD CREEK | California | 1926 | 3,800 | 12.2 m | |
| CLAY WASH | California | 1950 | 3,600 | 7.9 m | |
| FRINK WASH | California | 1950 | 3,600 | 7.9 m | |
| INDST PRK DRAINAGE CANAL | California | 1972 | 3,600 | 13.6 m | |
| POPE CRK.(LAKE BERRYESSA | California | 1957 | 3,570 | 214.4 m | |
| CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT | California | 1966 | 3,561 | 76.2 m | |
| MOREY ARROYO | California | 1933 | 3,550 | 8.2 m | |
| PLEASANTON-SUNOL ROAD | California | 1967 | 3,550 | 52.4 m | |
| STATE ROUTE 99 | California | 1962 | 3,515 | 86.9 m | |
| HELM CANAL | California | 1947 | 3,500 | 20.1 m | |
| DEAD HORSE SLOUGH DIVRSN | California | 1957 | 3,500 | 28.9 m | |
| STATE ROUTE 99 | California | 1959 | 3,500 | 66.0 m | |
| LAGUNITAS CREEK | California | 1929 | 3,500 | 46.2 m | |
| OLEMA CREEK | California | 1937 | 3,500 | 25.0 m | |
| CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT | California | 1966 | 3,491 | 46.9 m | |
| M.I.D. MAIN CANAL | California | 1922 | 3,475 | 15.2 m | |
| M.I.D. MAIN CANAL | California | 1924 | 3,434 | 10.3 m | |
| GRAYSON CREEK | California | 1954 | 3,419 | 31.0 m | |
| MERCED RIVER | California | 1933 | 3,416 | 38.1 m | |
| HUTCHINSON CREEK | California | 1952 | 3,400 | 22.9 m | |
| DEER CREEK | California | 1938 | 3,300 | 18.6 m | |
| CROSS CREEK | California | 1968 | 3,190 | 16.8 m | |
| LACMTA AND SCRRA TRACK | California | 1938 | 3,162 | 7.6 m | |
| BNSF RY | California | 1965 | 3,124 | 41.8 m | |
| NAPA RIVER | California | 1966 | 3,115 | 53.6 m | |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER | California | 1929 | 3,112 | 198.9 m | |
| US HIGHWAY 101 | California | 1963 | 3,100 | 69.6 m | |
| SALMON CREEK | California | 1950 | 3,100 | 208.8 m | |
| OSO CREEK | California | 1973 | 3,062 | 7.9 m | |
| UP RR | California | 1963 | 3,060 | 36.3 m | |
| BOWMAN CANYON | California | 1948 | 3,056 | 7.0 m | |
| COLONY MAIN CANAL | California | 1947 | 3,025 | 20.1 m | |
| BIG INDIAN CREEK | California | 1930 | 3,006 | 6.7 m | |
| STEMPLE CREEK | California | 1970 | 3,000 | 18.3 m | |
| INTERSTATE 880 | California | 1994 | 3,000 | 76.1 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0-9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0-2 are immediately closed.