US Bridges

Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · Just North of Sperry · Structure no. 29C0091L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,303 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAirport Way
CrossesNorth Branch Weber Creek
LocationJust North of Sperry
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.90389, -121.25561
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2017)
Projected traffic19,303 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over North Branch Weber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.