US Bridges

Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 6.3 MI W Interstate RTE 5 · Structure no. 38C0041

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesDel Puerto Cyn RD
CrossesDel Puerto Creek
Location6.3 MI W Interstate RTE 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.45388, -121.25488
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic435 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek built?

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

What condition is Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Del Puerto Cyn RD over Del Puerto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.