US Bridges

Church Street over Dry Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 2.2 MI N of SR 132 · Structure no. 38C0047

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,561
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Street over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,561 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,842 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.2 MI N of SR 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66549, -120.89822
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,561 (2016)
Projected traffic4,842 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 Church Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 3,561 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.