US Bridges

Beckwith Road over UP RR

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · Just W/O State RTE 99 · Structure no. 38C0065

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,068
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwith Road over UP RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Beckwith Road over UP RR 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 9,068 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,222 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeckwith Road
CrossesUP RR
LocationJust W/O State RTE 99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.68273, -121.05414
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,068 (2016)
Projected traffic11,222 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beckwith Road over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Beckwith Road over UP RR 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 Beckwith Road over UP RR carry?

About 9,068 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beckwith Road over UP RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwith Road over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.