US Bridges

Paradise Road over Paradise Cut

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI N of Delta Ave · Structure no. 29C0118

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over Paradise Cut is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise Road over Paradise Cut in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesParadise Road
CrossesParadise Cut
Location0.5 MI N of Delta Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.80078, -121.36778
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (1985)
Projected traffic387 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Paradise Road over Paradise Cut built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Road over Paradise Cut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over Paradise Cut carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Road over Paradise Cut?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Road over Paradise Cut?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.