US Bridges

Waverly RD over Channel B

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N of Flood RD · Structure no. 29C0368

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD over Channel B is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly RD over Channel B in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWaverly RD
CrossesChannel B
Location0.2 MI N of Flood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02083, -120.94479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2013)
Projected traffic364 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Waverly RD over Channel B built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly RD over Channel B 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly RD over Channel B carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waverly RD over Channel B?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly RD over Channel B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.