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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPHY DITCH | California | 1979 | 15,300 | 30.8 m | |
| KERN RIVER | California | 1969 | 15,000 | 40.2 m | |
| SANTA MARGARITA RIVER | California | 1960 | 15,000 | 69.0 m | |
| SOQUEL CREEK | California | 1934 | 15,000 | 41.8 m | |
| KERN RIVER | California | 1969 | 15,000 | 40.2 m | |
| DE LA CRUZ BLVD NB | California | 1969 | 15,000 | 56.7 m | |
| US HIGHWAY 101 | California | 1966 | 15,000 | 73.9 m | |
| UP RR SUMNER ST KENTUCKY | California | 1960 | 14,615 | 287.4 m | |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | California | 1971 | 14,600 | 17.7 m | |
| UP RR & N103-FORD AV OFF | California | 1947 | 14,427 | 334.6 m | |
| STATE ROUTE 85 | California | 1965 | 14,256 | 75.0 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | California | 1966 | 14,064 | 50.0 m | |
| SAN DIEGUITO RIVER | California | 1932 | 14,027 | 181.7 m | |
| UPRR | California | 1979 | 14,009 | 22.1 m | |
| SONOMA CREEK | California | 1930 | 13,900 | 43.6 m | |
| SONOMA CREEK | California | 1924 | 13,900 | 39.6 m | |
| MACDONALD WASH | California | 2007 | 13,600 | 30.5 m | |
| MORRISON CREEK | California | 2003 | 13,540 | 28.5 m | |
| MAGALIA RESERVOIR SPILWY | California | 1975 | 13,516 | 48.8 m | |
| TROY ROAD | California | 1959 | 13,500 | 30.8 m | |
| KINGVALE ROAD | California | 1959 | 13,500 | 33.8 m | |
| BLUE CANYON ROAD | California | 1959 | 13,500 | 34.1 m | |
| INTERSTATE 580 | California | 1987 | 13,500 | 327.7 m | |
| UP RR & AMTRAK | California | 1981 | 13,495 | 64.6 m | |
| EATON WASH | California | 1956 | 13,481 | 17.7 m | |
| LITTLE DALTON WASH | California | 1959 | 13,433 | 15.6 m | |
| UP RR BNSF RY AMTRAK | California | 1978 | 13,375 | 277.7 m | |
| STOCKTON DIVERTING CANAL | California | 1967 | 13,366 | 68.9 m | |
| UP RR & ACE | California | 1967 | 13,300 | 55.4 m | |
| UP RR & ACE | California | 1967 | 13,300 | 55.4 m | |
| UP RR & ACE | California | 1967 | 13,300 | 84.5 m | |
| UP RR & ACE | California | 1967 | 13,300 | 84.5 m | |
| SPBR & GARFIELD AVE | California | 1972 | 13,250 | 59.1 m | |
| BLUE CANYON ROAD | California | 1959 | 13,250 | 34.1 m | |
| SPBR & GARFIELD AVE | California | 1972 | 13,250 | 59.1 m | |
| SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIV | California | 1990 | 13,100 | 93.6 m | |
| SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIV | California | 1990 | 13,100 | 154.5 m | |
| BIG DALTON WASH | California | 1959 | 13,081 | 26.5 m | |
| LOS ALAMITOS CHANNEL | California | 1964 | 13,000 | 20.7 m | |
| SR 41 SR 180 | California | 1999 | 13,000 | 315.5 m | |
| U.S. HIGHWAY 101 | California | 1964 | 12,900 | 81.7 m | |
| MOJAVE RIVER | California | 2005 | 12,780 | 13.6 m | |
| ESCONDIDO CREEK | California | 1965 | 12,700 | 19.2 m | |
| SAN PABLO CREEK | California | 1955 | 12,540 | 23.5 m | |
| SAN JOSE CREEK | California | 1963 | 12,500 | 58.5 m | |
| SOUTH YUBA RIVER | California | 1962 | 12,400 | 6.7 m | |
| GREEN VALLEY CREEK | California | 1930 | 12,400 | 57.0 m | |
| UP RR | California | 1993 | 12,200 | 58.2 m | |
| EATON WASH | California | 1989 | 12,063 | 14.0 m | |
| BUTTE CREEK | California | 1978 | 12,054 | 67.9 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.