US Bridges

Crabtree Road over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · 1.8 MI S Warnerville RD · Structure no. 38C0009

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree Road over Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Crabtree Road over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.8 MI S Warnerville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.71111, -120.60969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2017)
Projected traffic216 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Crabtree Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crabtree Road over Dry Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crabtree Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Crabtree Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.