US Bridges

Tully Road over Calaveras River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 MI N 8 MI RD · Structure no. 29C0100

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tully Road over Calaveras River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tully Road over Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTully Road
CrossesCalaveras River
Location0.7 MI N 8 MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.06927, -121.12386
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tully Road over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tully Road over Calaveras River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tully Road over Calaveras River carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tully Road over Calaveras River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tully Road over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.