US Bridges

Lake Road over Peaslee Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 2.6 MI W JCT Yosemite Blv · Structure no. 38C0269

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Peaslee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Road over Peaslee Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLake Road
CrossesPeaslee Creek
Location2.6 MI W JCT Yosemite Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.61747, -120.50829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2017)
Projected traffic325 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Lake Road over Peaslee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Lake Road over Peaslee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Road over Peaslee Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Peaslee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over Peaslee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.