US Bridges

Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · At American Eagle Drive · Structure no. 38C0337

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek is a concrete frame carrying Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2047. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShearwater Drive
CrossesSalado Creek
LocationAt American Eagle Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.4706, -121.15016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2047
Trucks1%
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

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 Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Shearwater Drive over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.