Bird Road over California Aqueduct
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI N Blewett RD · Structure no. 29C0370
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,491
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Bird Road over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bird Road over California Aqueduct in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bird Road over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Road over California Aqueduct in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bird Road over California Aqueduct carry?
About 3,491 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Bird Road over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Road over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.