US Bridges

Kelley Road over Mosher Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · East of I-5 Pm 33.5 · Structure no. 29C0434

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelley Road over Mosher Slough is a steel arch - deck carrying Kelley Road over Mosher Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,278 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKelley Road
CrossesMosher Slough
LocationEast of I-5 Pm 33.5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.03247, -121.36313
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2017)
Projected traffic15,278 by 2045
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 Kelley Road over Mosher Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelley Road over Mosher 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 2025.

How much traffic does Kelley Road over Mosher Slough carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kelley Road over Mosher Slough?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Kelley Road over Mosher Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.