US Bridges

Pearson RD over Pixley Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 MI N Morse RD · Structure no. 29C0267

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearson RD over Pixley Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pearson RD over Pixley Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPearson RD
CrossesPixley Slough
Location0.7 MI N Morse RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.07835, -121.27575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pearson RD over Pixley Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearson RD over Pixley Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pearson RD over Pixley Slough carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pearson RD over Pixley Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pearson RD over Pixley Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.