US Bridges

Patterson Pass RD over Route 580

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-580-13.54 · Structure no. 29 0024

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Pass RD over Route 580 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patterson Pass RD over Route 580 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPatterson Pass RD
CrossesRoute 580
Location10-SJ-580-13.54
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71946, -121.53572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (1998)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Pass RD over Route 580 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Pass RD over Route 580 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Pass RD over Route 580 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Pass RD over Route 580?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Pass RD over Route 580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.