US Bridges

Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.68 MI S/E Lone Tree RD · Structure no. 38C0080

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,796
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,489 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Home Road
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location0.68 MI S/E Lone Tree RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.82041, -120.90226
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2016)
Projected traffic4,489 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Home Road over Lone Tree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Home Road over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.