US Bridges

Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.84 MI W of I5 · Structure no. DMC MP23.99

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlewett Road
CrossesDelta-Mendota Canal
Location0.84 MI W of I5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.6237, -121.32773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns Blewett Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.