US Bridges

First Street over Stanislaus River

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · Stanls-San Joaqin CO Line · Structure no. 38C0040

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,007 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Stanislaus River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,061 by 2043. The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesStanislaus River
LocationStanls-San Joaqin CO Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.74047, -120.93892
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,007 ft (306.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2008)
Projected traffic14,061 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 First Street over Stanislaus River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Stanislaus River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Stanislaus River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Stanislaus River?

The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.