River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl
FairMerced County, California · 0.35 MI E Stanislaus CO · Structure no. 39C0002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,660
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl in Merced County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,829 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl carry?
About 4,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over San Joaquin River Overfl?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.