US Bridges

Fink Road over California Aqueduct

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.43 MI E of I-5 · Structure no. 38C0094

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,134
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Fink Road over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fink Road over California Aqueduct in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 2,134 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFink Road
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location0.43 MI E of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3951, -121.13146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,134 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Fink Road over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fink Road over California Aqueduct 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fink Road over California Aqueduct carry?

About 2,134 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Fink Road over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fink Road over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.