US Bridges

S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 3 MI North of S.H. 205 · Structure no. 29C0028

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,008
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2046. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS. Tracy Boulevard
CrossesOld River
Location3 MI North of S.H. 205
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.80403, -121.44959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,008 (2013)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River carry?

About 7,008 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S. Tracy Boulevard over Old River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.