US Bridges

Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI South Main ST · Structure no. 29C0338

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOro Avenue
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.3 MI South Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.95015, -121.23254
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2017)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oro Avenue over Mormon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oro Avenue over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.