FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAS PALMAS AVENUE

Carrying LAS PALMAS AVENUE over SAN JOAQUIN RIVER

3 MI N/E STATE ROUTE 33, Stanislaus, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAS PALMAS AVENUE

The LAS PALMAS AVENUE bridge in Stanislaus, California carries LAS PALMAS AVENUE over SAN JOAQUIN RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 22 sections, stretching 197.5 meters (648 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,585 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How LAS PALMAS AVENUE compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of California bridges
390
Bridges in Stanislaus · 49 in Poor condition
LAS PALMAS AVENUE 22.7 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
22
Structure Length
197.5 m (648 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,585 vehicles/day
Structure Number
38C0033

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.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LAS PALMAS AVENUE 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 LAS PALMAS AVENUE against other structures in Stanislaus 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 LAS PALMAS AVENUE?

LAS PALMAS AVENUE in Stanislaus, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAS PALMAS AVENUE inspected?

LAS PALMAS AVENUE'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 12,585 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAS PALMAS AVENUE 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 LAS PALMAS AVENUE?

LAS PALMAS AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAS PALMAS AVENUE?

LAS PALMAS AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LAS PALMAS AVENUE and does age affect safety?

LAS PALMAS AVENUE was built in 1959, making it 67 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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