US Bridges

State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-132-49.62 · Structure no. 38 0063

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,924 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 132
CrossesQuartz Ledge Creek
Location10-STA-132-49.62
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.6458, -120.40958
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek built?

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

What condition is State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek carry?

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

How long is State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 132 over Quartz Ledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.