Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI S/W of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 29C0206
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,863
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 6,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal 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 Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal carry?
About 6,863 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee RD over Stockton Diverting Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.