US Bridges

Grayson Road over San Joaquin River

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI N/E of Cox RD · Structure no. 38C0016

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,299
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayson Road over San Joaquin River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grayson Road over San Joaquin River 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 5,299 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesGrayson Road
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location0.2 MI N/E of Cox RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.5624, -121.17562
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,299 (2017)
Projected traffic5,773 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Grayson Road over San Joaquin River built?

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

What condition is Grayson Road over San Joaquin River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grayson Road over San Joaquin River carry?

About 5,299 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Grayson Road over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grayson Road over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.