US Bridges

Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 3.3 MI West of I 5 · Structure no. 29C0010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,987
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,765 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesWalnut Grove Road
CrossesSouth Fork Mokelumne Riv
Location3.3 MI West of I 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22558, -121.49228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2013)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv 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 Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Grove Road over South Fork Mokelumne Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.