US Bridges

Marlette Road over Pixley Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · S of 8 MI RD E of RR Trk · Structure no. 29C0437

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlette Road over Pixley Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Marlette Road over Pixley Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMarlette Road
CrossesPixley Slough
LocationS of 8 MI RD E of RR Trk
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.05729, -121.31764
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2006)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Marlette Road over Pixley Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlette Road 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 Marlette Road over Pixley Slough carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marlette Road over Pixley Slough?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Marlette Road over Pixley Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.