US Bridges

Albers Road over Dry Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 0.15 MI N State RTE 132 · Structure no. 38C0025

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,776
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albers Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Albers Road over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,776 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,304 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlbers Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.15 MI N State RTE 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.64571, -120.84784
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,776 (2016)
Projected traffic13,304 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Albers Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albers Road over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Albers Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,776 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Albers Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Albers Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.