US Bridges

Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 MI N Turner RD · Structure no. 29C0008

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,943
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow in San Joaquin 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 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 9,943 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,969 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLower Sacramento R
CrossesMokelumne River Overflow
Location0.7 MI N Turner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15594, -121.2997
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,943 (2008)
Projected traffic17,969 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow built?

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

What condition is Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow 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 Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow carry?

About 9,943 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Sacramento R over Mokelumne River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.