Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct
PoorStanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI E of I 5 · Structure no. 38C0053
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,820
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct 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 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,449 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct carry?
About 10,820 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sperry Avenue over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.