US Bridges

Navy Drive over San Joaquin River

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · Rough and Ready Island · Structure no. 29C0464

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Navy Drive over San Joaquin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Navy Drive over San Joaquin River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNavy Drive
CrossesSan Joaquin River
LocationRough and Ready Island
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.94656, -121.33852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,242 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Navy Drive over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Navy Drive over San Joaquin River 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 Navy Drive over San Joaquin River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Navy Drive over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Navy Drive over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.