US Bridges

Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI N Merced CO Line · Structure no. 38C0141

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,251 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,739 by 2043. The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden State Blvd
CrossesUP RR Golden State
Location0.1 MI N Merced CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.48449, -120.83637
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,251 ft (381.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic17,739 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State?

The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Golden State Blvd over UP RR Golden State?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.