FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MILTON ROAD

Carrying MILTON ROAD over ROCK CREEK TRIBUTARY

3.7 MI N/O SR 4, Stanislaus, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MILTON ROAD

The MILTON ROAD bridge in Stanislaus, California carries MILTON ROAD over ROCK CREEK TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 43.6 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 716 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 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 21.4 metric tons.

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

How MILTON ROAD compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of California bridges
390
Bridges in Stanislaus · 49 in Poor condition
MILTON ROAD 21.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.1
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
−3.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1918
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
43.6 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
716 vehicles/day
Structure Number
38C0231

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

MILTON ROAD 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 MILTON ROAD 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 MILTON ROAD?

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

How often is MILTON ROAD inspected?

MILTON 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 716 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILTON ROAD 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 MILTON ROAD?

MILTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MILTON ROAD?

MILTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MILTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

MILTON ROAD was built in 1918, making it 108 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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