US Bridges

Manthey Road over San Joaquin River

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI NE of Stewart RD · Structure no. 29C0127

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
537 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manthey Road over San Joaquin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Manthey Road over San Joaquin River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2046. The structure is 537 ft (163.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesManthey Road
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location0.2 MI NE of Stewart RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.78532, -121.30764
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length537 ft (163.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1987)
Projected traffic666 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manthey Road over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manthey Road over San Joaquin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Manthey Road over San Joaquin River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manthey Road over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 537 ft (163.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Manthey Road over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.