US Bridges

Claribel Road over Cashman Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 3.55 MI E of Ellenwood · Structure no. 38C0015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claribel Road over Cashman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Claribel Road over Cashman Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClaribel Road
CrossesCashman Creek
Location3.55 MI E of Ellenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71088, -120.7135
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2017)
Projected traffic408 by 2045
Trucks9%
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 Claribel Road over Cashman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claribel Road over Cashman 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 Claribel Road over Cashman Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Claribel Road over Cashman Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Claribel Road over Cashman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.