US Bridges

Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 1.2 MI North of I-580 · Structure no. 29C0120

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 77 years old, older 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChrisman Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location1.2 MI North of I-580
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65456, -121.39766
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2013)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2046
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 Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Chrisman Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.