US Bridges

Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 1.0 MI W of Bell RD · Structure no. 38C0011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2045. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOrestimba Road
CrossesOrestimba Creek
Location1.0 MI W of Bell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.31903, -121.12146
Functional classRural Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic371 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orestimba Road over Orestimba 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Orestimba Road over Orestimba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.