Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 1.6 MI W of S Wolfe RD · Structure no. 29C0231
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 363 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,482
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01 in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01 carry?
About 1,482 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01?
The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Road over San Joaquin River 01?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.