US Bridges

Pacific Ave over Calaveras River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.25 MI N Fulton ST · Structure no. 29C0058R

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
18,350
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific Ave over Calaveras River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pacific Ave over Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 18,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,863 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPacific Ave
CrossesCalaveras River
Location0.25 MI N Fulton ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.98386, -121.30944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,350 (2010)
Projected traffic23,863 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pacific Ave over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacific Ave over Calaveras 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 Pacific Ave over Calaveras River carry?

About 18,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pacific Ave over Calaveras River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific Ave over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.