US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 12 MI North of Merced CO · Structure no. 38C0351

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
520 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,773
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne 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 9,773 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2043. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesTuolumne River
Location12 MI North of Merced CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.62231, -120.89904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,773 (2017)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River carry?

About 9,773 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over Tuolumne River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.