US Bridges

Wellsford Road over Dry Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 1.5 MI N of SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0038

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,448
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellsford Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wellsford Road over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,448 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWellsford Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 MI N of SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65959, -120.87529
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,448 (2011)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wellsford Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellsford 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 Wellsford Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,448 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wellsford Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wellsford Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.