US Bridges

Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · S of 132 NW Turlock Lake · Structure no. 38C0341

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
503 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2043. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoberts Ferry Road
CrossesTuolumne River
LocationS of 132 NW Turlock Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.63512, -120.61803
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic626 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Ferry Road over Tuolumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.