US Bridges

Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 1.68 MI West of Eastin RD · Structure no. 38C0200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSullivan Road
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location1.68 MI West of Eastin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.24614, -121.09949
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Road over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.