US Bridges

State Route 132 over Snake Ravine

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-132-46.82 · Structure no. 38 0062

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 132 over Snake Ravine is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 132 over Snake Ravine in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,924 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 132
CrossesSnake Ravine
Location10-STA-132-46.82
RouteState Highway 132
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66102, -120.45562
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2015)
Projected traffic2,924 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 132 over Snake Ravine built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 132 over Snake Ravine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 132 over Snake Ravine carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Route 132 over Snake Ravine?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 132 over Snake Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.