FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DON AVE

Carrying DON AVE over MOSHER SLOUGH

0.1 MI S WAUDMAN AVE, San Joaquin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DON AVE

The DON AVE bridge in San Joaquin, California carries DON AVE over MOSHER SLOUGH. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,641 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DON AVE compares

▲ 10.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of California bridges
666
Bridges in San Joaquin · 41 in Poor condition
DON AVE 41.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
18.5
Essentiality /15
10.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,641 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29C0096

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

DON AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare DON AVE against other structures in San Joaquin and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DON AVE?

DON AVE in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DON AVE inspected?

DON AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,641 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DON AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DON AVE?

DON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DON AVE?

DON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DON AVE and does age affect safety?

DON AVE was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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