Stanislaus County Bridge Report Card
Stanislaus County scores 44 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County has 386 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 52 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.5% is above the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 640,852 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stanislaus County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 44/100 (F). The county has 386 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 52 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 640,852 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 13.5% | 26.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 16.9% of measured traffic | 12.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.1% | 8.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 69 years vs 48 nationally | 8.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,795,143 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 13.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 69 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 640,852 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stanislaus County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale-waterford over Claribel Lateral | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1920 |
| Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 716 | 1918 |
| Sonora Road over Martells Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 182 | 1920 |
| Cooperstown Road over Rydberg Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 1922 |
| Briggsmore Road over Up Rr & Brink Avenue | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 71,797 | 1976 |
| State Route 99 SB over 7th Street & Up Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52,500 | 1963 |
| State Route 99 NB over Tuolumne BLVD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52,500 | 1963 |
| Mitchell Road over Tuolumne River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,377 | 1958 |
| Interstate 5 SB over Hanson Road (private) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,500 | 1967 |
| Interstate 5 NB over Hanson Road (private) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,500 | 1967 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.