US Bridges

Turnpike RD over Walker Slough

Poor

San Joaquin County, California · 1/4 MI N Downing Ave · Structure no. 29C0399

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnpike RD over Walker Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Turnpike RD over Walker Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTurnpike RD
CrossesWalker Slough
Location1/4 MI N Downing Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91674, -121.29028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$791,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike RD over Walker Slough built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike RD over Walker Slough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Turnpike RD over Walker Slough carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike RD over Walker Slough?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike RD over Walker Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.