US Bridges

Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 3 MI N/E State Route 33 · Structure no. 38C0033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
648 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
12,585
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River 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 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 12,585 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,914 by 2040. The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLas Palmas Avenue
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location3 MI N/E State Route 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.49356, -121.08114
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length648 ft (197.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,585 (2016)
Projected traffic14,914 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River built?

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

What condition is Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River carry?

About 12,585 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Las Palmas Avenue over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.