US Bridges

New Hope Road over Mokelumne River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · Sacramento CO Line · Structure no. 29C0104

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,361
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Mokelumne River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying New Hope Road over Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesMokelumne River
LocationSacramento CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.23627, -121.41907
Functional classRural Major 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2013)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 New Hope Road over Mokelumne River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Mokelumne 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Mokelumne River carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Mokelumne River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Mokelumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.