Ward Avenue over Salado Creek
GoodStanislaus County, California · 1.0 MI N/O Sperry Ave · Structure no. 38C0189
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,550
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Avenue over Salado Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ward Avenue over Salado Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,933 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Avenue over Salado Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Ward Avenue over Salado Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Avenue over Salado Creek carry?
About 7,550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ward Avenue over Salado Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Avenue over Salado Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.