US Bridges

Pezzi RD over Calaveras River

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.8 MI S/O Eight MI RD · Structure no. 29C0199

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pezzi RD over Calaveras River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pezzi RD over Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2047. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPezzi RD
CrossesCalaveras River
Location0.8 MI S/O Eight MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.0452, -121.20088
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic390 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pezzi RD over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pezzi RD over Calaveras River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pezzi RD over Calaveras River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pezzi RD over Calaveras River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pezzi RD over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.