US Bridges

West Lane over Pixley Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 MI N/O Eight MI RD · Structure no. 29C0143

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,583
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lane over Pixley Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Lane over Pixley Slough 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 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 12,583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,752 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lane
CrossesPixley Slough
Location0.7 MI N/O Eight MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.06049, -121.29608
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,583 (2015)
Projected traffic8,752 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Lane over Pixley Slough built?

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

What condition is West Lane over Pixley Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Lane over Pixley Slough carry?

About 12,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Lane over Pixley Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns West Lane over Pixley Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.