US Bridges

Morris Road over Orestimba Creek

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · .5 MI SE Crows Landing RD · Structure no. 38C0331

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Orestimba Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morris Road over Orestimba Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMorris Road
CrossesOrestimba Creek
Location.5 MI SE Crows Landing RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.38903, -121.0423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Road over Orestimba Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Road over Orestimba 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 Morris Road over Orestimba Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Orestimba Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Orestimba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.