US Bridges

Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River

Good

Stanislaus County, California · San Joaquin County Line · Structure no. 38C0344

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,442
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,442 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,174 by 2042. The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMchenry Avenue
CrossesStanislaus River
LocationSan Joaquin County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.75753, -120.99563
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 (+22 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,138 ft (346.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,442 (2019)
Projected traffic15,174 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River carry?

About 11,442 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River?

The structure is 1,138 ft (346.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mchenry Avenue over Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.