US Bridges

Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Claribel RD · Structure no. 38C0078

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 105 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,453 by 2047. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakdale-Waterford
CrossesClaribel Lateral
Location0.5 MI N/O Claribel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71719, -120.82619
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic5,453 by 2047
Trucks4%
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$147,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale-Waterford over Claribel Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.