US Bridges

Blossom Road over Beaver Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 1 MI N of Peltier · Structure no. 29C0116

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blossom Road over Beaver Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blossom Road over Beaver Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBlossom Road
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location1 MI N of Peltier
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.20398, -121.44704
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2013)
Projected traffic547 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Blossom Road over Beaver Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blossom Road over Beaver 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blossom Road over Beaver Slough carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blossom Road over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blossom Road over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.