GAWNE ROAD
Carrying GAWNE ROAD over DRAIN B
0.3 MI E NELSON RD, San Joaquin, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GAWNE ROAD
The GAWNE ROAD bridge in San Joaquin, California carries GAWNE ROAD over DRAIN B. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 709 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GAWNE ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 709 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 29C0244
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GAWNE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare GAWNE ROAD 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 GAWNE ROAD?
GAWNE ROAD in San Joaquin, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GAWNE ROAD inspected?
GAWNE ROAD'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 709 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GAWNE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GAWNE ROAD?
GAWNE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GAWNE ROAD?
GAWNE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GAWNE ROAD and does age affect safety?
GAWNE ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.
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.
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