US Bridges

Mackville Road over Mokelumne River

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI S Jahant RD · Structure no. 29C0061

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackville Road over Mokelumne River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mackville Road over Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2046. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMackville Road
CrossesMokelumne River
Location0.1 MI S Jahant RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20483, -121.09265
Functional classRural Local

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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2016)
Projected traffic878 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mackville Road over Mokelumne River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackville Road over Mokelumne 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mackville Road over Mokelumne River carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mackville Road over Mokelumne River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mackville Road over Mokelumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.