Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River
FairMerced County, California · Stanislaus County Line · Structure no. 39C0001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 647 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,660
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River in Merced County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,362 by 2041. The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River carry?
About 4,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River?
The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hills Ferry Road over San Joaquin River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.