US Bridges

Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 200 Ft N/O Loquat Ave · Structure no. 38C0217

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
949
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVineyard Road
CrossesDel Puerto Creek
Location200 Ft N/O Loquat Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.5214, -121.14857
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Road over Del Puerto 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 Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Road over Del Puerto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.