US Bridges

Airport Way over Mormon Slough

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N DR Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 29C0169

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over Mormon Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Way over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAirport Way
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.2 MI N DR Mlk Jr Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94444, -121.27106
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2017)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$892,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Way over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Way over Mormon Slough 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 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Way over Mormon Slough carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.