US Bridges

Undine Road over Middle River

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 2.1 MI W of Howard RD · Structure no. 29C0109

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Undine Road over Middle River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Undine Road over Middle River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUndine Road
CrossesMiddle River
Location2.1 MI W of Howard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.83502, -121.38383
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2013)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Undine Road over Middle River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Undine Road over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Undine Road over Middle River carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Undine Road over Middle River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Undine Road over Middle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.