US Bridges

Tracy Boulevard over Middle River

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 2 MI South of S.H. 4 · Structure no. 29C0073

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy Boulevard over Middle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tracy Boulevard over Middle River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,647 by 2044. The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesTracy Boulevard
CrossesMiddle River
Location2 MI South of S.H. 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.88141, -121.45581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length467 ft (142.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2013)
Projected traffic1,647 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Tracy Boulevard over Middle River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy Boulevard over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Tracy Boulevard over Middle River carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tracy Boulevard over Middle River?

The structure is 467 ft (142.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy Boulevard over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.