US Bridges

Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.8 MI N/W State RTE 132 · Structure no. 38C0055

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,573
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 107 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 7,573 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,367 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOakdale-Watrfd HWY
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.8 MI N/W State RTE 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.65857, -120.77912
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,573 (2017)
Projected traffic9,367 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Oakdale-Watrfd HWY 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 Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek carry?

About 7,573 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale-Watrfd HWY over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.