US Bridges

Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 1.5 MI East Milton RD · Structure no. 29C0212

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,249
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCopperopolis RD
CrossesMormon Slough
Location1.5 MI East Milton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97174, -121.11366
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,249 (2013)
Projected traffic4,096 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copperopolis RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough carry?

About 2,249 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Copperopolis RD over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.