FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DUSTIN RD

Carrying DUSTIN RD over DRY CREEK

0.8 MI N LIBERTY ROAD, San Joaquin, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DUSTIN RD

The DUSTIN RD bridge in San Joaquin, California carries DUSTIN RD over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 127.1 meters (417 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 846 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 37.3 metric tons.

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

How DUSTIN RD compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of California bridges
666
Bridges in San Joaquin · 41 in Poor condition
DUSTIN RD 37.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
15.9
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
127.1 m (417 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
846 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29C0129

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

DUSTIN RD 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 DUSTIN RD 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 DUSTIN RD?

DUSTIN RD 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 DUSTIN RD inspected?

DUSTIN RD'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 846 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DUSTIN RD 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 DUSTIN RD?

DUSTIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DUSTIN RD?

DUSTIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DUSTIN RD and does age affect safety?

DUSTIN RD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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