US Bridges

Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 2.5 MI S of Sonora RD · Structure no. 38C0319

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2047. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFrankenheimer Road
CrossesS San Joaquin Main Canal
Location2.5 MI S of Sonora RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.82955, -120.78483
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic188 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frankenheimer Road over S San Joaquin Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.