US Bridges

El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · Over Bianchi RD · Structure no. 29C0141

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,717 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEl Dorado ST
CrossesBianchi Road
LocationOver Bianchi RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.99179, -121.30393
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2005)
Projected traffic57,717 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns El Dorado ST over Bianchi Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.