US Bridges

Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 1.7 MI N State Route 108 · Structure no. 38C0002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,442
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 11,442 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2045. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMchenry Avenue
CrossesDry Slough
Location1.7 MI N State Route 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.75569, -120.99562
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,442 (2017)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough carry?

About 11,442 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mchenry Avenue over Dry Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.