US Bridges

Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · Just South Eight Mile RD · Structure no. 29C0391

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,122
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 11,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,564 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower Sacramento R
CrossesWinedraw Slough
LocationJust South Eight Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.05737, -121.31047
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,122 (2008)
Projected traffic6,564 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough carry?

About 11,122 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lower Sacramento R over Winedraw Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.