US Bridges

West Lane over Mosher Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI N Hammer Lane · Structure no. 29C0086

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lane over Mosher Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Lane over Mosher Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,829 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Lane
CrossesMosher Slough
Location0.5 MI N Hammer Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.02805, -121.2948
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2007)
Projected traffic23,829 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Lane over Mosher Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is West Lane over Mosher Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West Lane over Mosher Slough carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is West Lane over Mosher Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns West Lane over Mosher Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.