US Bridges

Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI S Schulte RD · Structure no. 29C0347

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,932
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hansen 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesHansen Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.3 MI S Schulte RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71805, -121.51303
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry8: Equal 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 length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2019)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2046
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

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

What condition is Hansen 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 Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hansen Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.