US Bridges

Arch Road over Weber Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI W of Newcastle · Structure no. 29C0366

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Road over Weber Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arch Road over Weber Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,547 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArch Road
CrossesWeber Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Newcastle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.9052, -121.20712
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2015)
Projected traffic10,547 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

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 Arch Road over Weber Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Arch Road over Weber Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arch Road over Weber Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arch Road over Weber Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Road over Weber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.