US Bridges

Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI S/W of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 29C0057

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,366
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 13,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,672 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWaterloo RD
CrossesStockton Diverting Canal
Location0.2 MI S/W of S.H. 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98277, -121.25277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,366 (2013)
Projected traffic22,672 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal carry?

About 13,366 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo RD over Stockton Diverting Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.