US Bridges

Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stanislaus County, California · 2.8 MI NW LA Grange RD · Structure no. 38C0170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCooperstown Road
CrossesGallup Creek
Location2.8 MI NW LA Grange RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70706, -120.4997
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2007)
Projected traffic109 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cooperstown Road over Gallup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.