US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R37.16 · Structure no. 39 0028L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,853 by 2040. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location10-MER-152-R37.16
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.05587, -120.55048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2015)
Projected traffic12,853 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.