US Bridges

Claus Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · South of Scenic DR · Structure no. 38C0026

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,789
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claus Road over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Claus Road over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 26,789 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,857 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClaus Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSouth of Scenic DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.65669, -120.92096
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,789 (2004)
Projected traffic64,857 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Claus Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Claus 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 Claus Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 26,789 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Claus Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Claus Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.