US Bridges

Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive

Good

Stanislaus County, California · .1 MI S/O Gleneagles RD · Structure no. 38C0327

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive is a steel arch - deck carrying Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPrestwick Drive
CrossesBriarcliff Drive
Location.1 MI S/O Gleneagles RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.73864, -120.94381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,158 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Prestwick Drive over Briarcliff Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.