US Bridges

Olive Avenue over Salado Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.4 MI East State RTE 33 · Structure no. 38C0216

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Avenue over Salado Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Olive Avenue over Salado Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 104 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlive Avenue
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.4 MI East State RTE 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.48821, -121.1301
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2017)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Olive Avenue over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Olive Avenue over Salado Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Avenue over Salado Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Olive Avenue over Salado Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Avenue over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.