Murphy Road over Drain Canal
GoodSan Joaquin County, California · 2.8 MI S of Mariposa RD · Structure no. 29C0329
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Drain Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murphy Road over Drain Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 99 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Murphy Road over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Murphy Road over Drain Canal 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 2025.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over Drain Canal carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Drain Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.