Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut
GoodSan Joaquin County, California · 1.0 MI N. 8 MI RD · Structure no. 29C0290
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 249 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut 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 Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Rio Blanco Road over Telephone Cut?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.