US Bridges

Wilson Way over Mormon Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N DR Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 29C0142

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Way over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson Way over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,444 by 2045. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Way
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.2 MI N DR Mlk Jr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94449, -121.26836
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2019)
Projected traffic62,444 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Way over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Way over Mormon Slough 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Way over Mormon Slough carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Way over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Way over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.