US Bridges

Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI SW Intsc Rodden RD · Structure no. 38C0001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,416
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2045. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOrange Blossom RD
CrossesStanislaus River
Location0.2 MI SW Intsc Rodden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.7878, -120.76317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,416 (2016)
Projected traffic2,958 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River carry?

About 2,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Blossom RD over Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.