US Bridges

California Street over Mormon Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · South Hazleton Ave · Structure no. 29C0236

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Street over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying California Street over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,932 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalifornia Street
CrossesMormon Slough
LocationSouth Hazleton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.9469, -121.28264
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2017)
Projected traffic5,932 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 California Street over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is California 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 California Street over Mormon Slough carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Street over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns California Street over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.