US Bridges

Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI N Howard Road · Structure no. 38C0059

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMccracken Road
CrossesIngram Creek
Location0.1 MI N Howard Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.54134, -121.26794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2017)
Projected traffic459 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek 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 Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mccracken Road over Ingram Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.