US Bridges

Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI W Hansen RD · Structure no. 29C0346

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,662
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,662 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,326 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSchulte Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.2 MI W Hansen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.72186, -121.5174
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,662 (2013)
Projected traffic8,326 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 6,662 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Schulte Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.