US Bridges

Kile Road over Beaver Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 3.2 MI N Peltier RD · Structure no. 29C0285

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kile Road over Beaver Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kile Road over Beaver Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 84 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesKile Road
CrossesBeaver Slough
Location3.2 MI N Peltier RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20788, -121.4091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2013)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Kile Road over Beaver Slough built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Kile Road over Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kile Road over Beaver Slough carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kile Road over Beaver Slough?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kile Road over Beaver Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.