Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River
PoorStanislaus County, California · 0.55 MI S Finch RD · Structure no. 38C0044
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 657 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,377
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 37,377 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,432 by 2043. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Mitchell Road over Tuolumne 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 Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River carry?
About 37,377 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River?
The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.