EL VISTA AVENUE
Carrying EL VISTA AVENUE over DRY CREEK
S/O SCENIC DRIVE, Stanislaus, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EL VISTA AVENUE
The EL VISTA AVENUE bridge in Stanislaus, California carries EL VISTA AVENUE over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.8 meters (206 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,291 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EL VISTA AVENUE compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1973
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 62.8 m (206 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,291 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 38C0037
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EL VISTA AVENUE 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 EL VISTA 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 EL VISTA AVENUE?
EL VISTA AVENUE in Stanislaus, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EL VISTA AVENUE inspected?
EL VISTA 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 32,291 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EL VISTA AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EL VISTA AVENUE?
EL VISTA AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EL VISTA AVENUE?
EL VISTA AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EL VISTA AVENUE and does age affect safety?
EL VISTA AVENUE was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.
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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