US Bridges

Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 1/2 MI N/W of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 29C0087

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGolden Gate Avenue
CrossesMormon Slough
Location1/2 MI N/W of S.H. 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94844, -121.24184
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2017)
Projected traffic3,673 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Gate Avenue over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.