US Bridges

Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N of River RD · Structure no. 29C0319

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1941, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSexton RD
CrossesSsjid Canal
Location0.2 MI N of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.76244, -121.03279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal built?

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

What condition is Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sexton RD over Ssjid Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.