FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOPPER ROAD

Carrying HOPPER ROAD over M.I.D. MAIN CANAL

0.5 MI N/O SR 132, Stanislaus, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOPPER ROAD

The HOPPER ROAD bridge in Stanislaus, California carries HOPPER ROAD over M.I.D. MAIN CANAL. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 425 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 5/9, 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 16.8 metric tons.

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

How HOPPER ROAD compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of California bridges
390
Bridges in Stanislaus · 49 in Poor condition
HOPPER ROAD 16.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
5.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
425 vehicles/day
Structure Number
38C0291

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 HOPPER 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 HOPPER 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 HOPPER ROAD?

HOPPER ROAD in Stanislaus, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOPPER ROAD inspected?

HOPPER 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 425 vehicles per day.

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

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

HOPPER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOPPER ROAD?

HOPPER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOPPER ROAD and does age affect safety?

HOPPER ROAD was built in 1929, making it 97 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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