US Bridges

Aurora Street over Mormon Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.35 MI N Charter Way · Structure no. 29C0235

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,978
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurora Street over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aurora Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAurora Street
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.35 MI N Charter Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.94543, -121.27679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2017)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurora Street over Mormon Slough built?

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

What condition is Aurora Street over Mormon Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Aurora Street over Mormon Slough carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aurora Street over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Aurora Street over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.