State Route 4 Hoods Creek Bridge Replacement Project
Project Description
The proposed project is located in Stanislaus County on State Route (SR) 4 at Hoods Creek Bridge (#38-0041) at PM 7.28. This project proposes to remove and replace the existing Hoods Creek Bridge. The proposed bridge will be widened to accommodate standard 8-foot (ft) shoulders and the profile of the bridge will be raised. There is one build alternative and the No Build alternative. Temporary Construction Easements (TCE) will be necessary for construction and staging purposes.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to improve the structural integrity and address the nonstandard condition of Hoods Creek Bridge (Bridge Number 38-0041) on State Route 4.
Need
The project is needed due to the poor structural integrity, excessive bridge scouring, recurring flooding, and nonstandard conditions of Hoods Creek Bridge, as identified in the Structure Maintenance and Investigations Bridge Inspection Report dated March 4, 2020.
Current Schedule
Summer 2021(A)
Project Study Report (M010)
Spring 2026
Project Approval & Environmental Document (M200)
Summer 2028
Right of Way Certification (M410)
Summer 2028
Ready to List (M460)
Spring 2029
Approved Construction Contract (M500)
Spring 2030
Project Completion (M600)
Documents
Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Volume 1 of 2 - January 2026 (PDF) 1,530 KB
Funding Source
20.XX.201.111 (Bridge Scour)
This project is amended into the 2024 State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) with Bridge Scour Mitigation as the primary objective for construction in the 2028/29 fiscal year.
Project Status
In PA&ED. Environmental studies are ongoing.
Project Cost/Programmed (x$1,000):
| Programed Project Cost | Capital $ | Support $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $2,378 | |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $2,511 | |
| Right of Way | $2,040 | $505 |
| Construction | $9,282 | $3,493 |
| Projected Cost as of January 8, 2026: | Planned $ | Expended $ |
|---|---|---|
| Project Approval & Environmental Document | $2,378 | $2,020 |
| Plans, Specifications, & Estimates | $2,438 | $0 |
| Right of Way | $490 | $0 |
| Construction | $3,391 | $0 |
Public Information Office
Phone: (209) 948-7977
Email: District10PublicAffairs@dot.ca.gov
Address: P.O. Box 2048, Stockton, CA 95201-2048
Title VI Information
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 , and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations).
Caltrans will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether they are federally funded or not, and that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin. In addition, Caltrans will facilitate meaningful participation in the transportation planning process in a nondiscriminatory manner.
- Title VI Brochure (English, PDF)
- Title VI Brochure (Spanish, PDF)
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Caltrans Information)
