US Bridges

Lincoln Way over Dry Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · Lwer Sac RD Sac/Sj CO LN · Structure no. 29C0393

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
798 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
6,877
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Way over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Way over Dry Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,836 by 2046. The structure is 798 ft (243.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLincoln Way
CrossesDry Creek
LocationLwer Sac RD Sac/Sj CO LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.23791, -121.2933
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,877 (2013)
Projected traffic11,836 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lincoln Way over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Way over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Way over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,877 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Way over Dry Creek?

The structure is 798 ft (243.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Way over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.