US Bridges

State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-026-18.78 · Structure no. 29 0337

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 26
CrossesSandstone Creek
Location10-SJ-026-18.78
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates38.0824, -120.96758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2009)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns State Route 26 over Sandstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.