Upper Road over Newman Wasteway
PoorStanislaus County, California · 0.2 MI S/O Hallowell RD · Structure no. 38C0167
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,097
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Road over Newman Wasteway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Road over Newman Wasteway in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Road over Newman Wasteway built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Road over Newman Wasteway 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Road over Newman Wasteway carry?
About 1,097 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Upper Road over Newman Wasteway?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Road over Newman Wasteway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.