El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek
GoodStanislaus County, California · S/O Scenic Drive · Structure no. 38C0037
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,291
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 69 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 32,291 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,241 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is El Vista Avenue 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 2021.
How much traffic does El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek carry?
About 32,291 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is El Vista Avenue 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 100 ft wide.
Who owns El Vista Avenue over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.