US Bridges

Peltier Road over Mokelumne River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 1.5 MI W Lower Sacrmto RD · Structure no. 29C0037

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
881 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,972
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peltier Road over Mokelumne River is a steel truss - thru carrying Peltier Road over Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 2,972 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,918 by 2042. The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPeltier Road
CrossesMokelumne River
Location1.5 MI W Lower Sacrmto RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.18912, -121.32222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length881 ft (268.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,972 (2015)
Projected traffic5,918 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peltier Road over Mokelumne River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peltier Road over Mokelumne River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Peltier Road over Mokelumne River carry?

About 2,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peltier Road over Mokelumne River?

The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Peltier Road over Mokelumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.