US Bridges

Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · At West Lane. · Structure no. 29C0139

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,064
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 14,064 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,897 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEight Mile Road
CrossesPixley Creek
LocationAt West Lane.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.05731, -121.29657
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,064 (2013)
Projected traffic22,897 by 2047
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek carry?

About 14,064 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Eight Mile Road over Pixley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.