US Bridges

Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · SPRR & 9th Street · Structure no. 38C0064

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,797
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 71,797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,708 by 2045. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBriggsmore Road
CrossesUP RR & Brink Avenue
LocationSPRR & 9th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.6631, -121.03105
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,797 (2017)
Projected traffic52,708 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$4.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue 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 Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue carry?

About 71,797 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Briggsmore Road over UP RR & Brink Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.