US Bridges

Walker Lane over Mormon Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI S Main ST · Structure no. 29C0103

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,615
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Lane over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walker Lane over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalker Lane
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.3 MI S Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95319, -121.22118
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,615 (2017)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walker Lane over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Lane over Mormon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Walker Lane over Mormon Slough carry?

About 1,615 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walker Lane over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Lane over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.