US Bridges

Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI S of Canal Blvd · Structure no. 29C0312

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Road
CrossesTom Paine Slough
Location0.1 MI S of Canal Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.77398, -121.38254
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2013)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Road over Tom Paine Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.