US Bridges

Drais RD over North Branch Channel a

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.4 MI S Copperopolis RD · Structure no. 29C0255

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drais RD over North Branch Channel a is a concrete continuous slab carrying Drais RD over North Branch Channel a in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDrais RD
CrossesNorth Branch Channel a
Location0.4 MI S Copperopolis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.96716, -121.08526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2013)
Projected traffic382 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Drais RD over North Branch Channel a built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drais RD over North Branch Channel a 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Drais RD over North Branch Channel a carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drais RD over North Branch Channel a?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Drais RD over North Branch Channel a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.