US Bridges

LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River

Poor

Stanislaus County, California · 0.25 MI N State Route 132 · Structure no. 38C0145

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,465
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2043. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesLA Grange Road
CrossesTuolumne River
Location0.25 MI N State Route 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.6661, -120.47143
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2013)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA Grange Road over Tuolumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.