US Bridges

Draper Road over Newman Wasteway

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.7 MI S/O Shiells RD · Structure no. 38C0238

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Draper Road over Newman Wasteway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Draper Road over Newman Wasteway in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDraper Road
CrossesNewman Wasteway
Location0.7 MI S/O Shiells RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29319, -121.0492
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2017)
Projected traffic326 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draper Road over Newman Wasteway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Draper Road over Newman Wasteway 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 Draper Road over Newman Wasteway carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Draper Road over Newman Wasteway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Draper Road over Newman Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.