US Bridges

Gawne Road over Drain B

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI E Nelson RD · Structure no. 29C0244

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gawne Road over Drain B is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gawne Road over Drain B in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGawne Road
CrossesDrain B
Location0.3 MI E Nelson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89226, -121.07792
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2009)
Projected traffic546 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gawne Road over Drain B built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Gawne Road over Drain B 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gawne Road over Drain B carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gawne Road over Drain B?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gawne Road over Drain B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.