US Bridges

Diamond Street over Mormon Slough

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI N of DR Mlk Jr Bl · Structure no. 29C0238

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,164
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Street over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Diamond Street over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDiamond Street
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.1 MI N of DR Mlk Jr Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94568, -121.25585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,164 (2019)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$964,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Street over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Street over Mormon Slough 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 Diamond Street over Mormon Slough carry?

About 2,164 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Street over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Street over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.