US Bridges

Whistler Way over Pixley Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · East of Thornton Road · Structure no. 29C0428

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,597
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whistler Way over Pixley Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whistler Way over Pixley Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,597 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWhistler Way
CrossesPixley Slough
LocationEast of Thornton Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.04809, -121.34207
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,597 (2003)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whistler Way over Pixley Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whistler Way over Pixley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Whistler Way over Pixley Slough carry?

About 1,597 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whistler Way over Pixley Slough?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Whistler Way over Pixley Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.