California County Routes in zone J
Encyclopedia
There are 45 routes assigned to the "J" zone of the California Route Marker Program, which designates county routes in California
. The "J" zone includes county highways lying in the counties of Alameda
, Calaveras
, Contra Costa
, Fresno
, Kern
, Inyo
, Mariposa
, Merced
, Sacramento
, San Benito
, San Joaquin
, Stanislaus
, and Tulare
.
and Fresno
Counties. The route begins in Paicines
, San Benito County, at State Route 25
. Between Paicines and Panoche Valley, J1 is known as Panoche Road. Its north–south portion between Panoche Valley and Fresno County is called Little Panoche Road. In Fresno County, the route then intersects with Interstate 5 and terminates in Mendota
at State Route 33
near State Route 180
in the Central Valley
. East of Interstate 5, the alignment of J1 follows Fresno County's West Shields Avenue (which is Exit 379 off of Interstate 5). Shields Avenue ends at North Fairfax Avenue. J1 continues south two miles (3 km) on Fairfax Avenue to West Belmont Avenue, at which location J1 proceeds east on Belmont Avenue until its end at State Routes 33 and 180.
Panoche Road lies within the corridor of an unbuilt Route 180 segment. No current plan exists to extend Route 180 westward from Mendota westward past Interstate 5 and into San Benito County http://www.cahighways.org/177-184.html#180.
counties of Alameda
and San Joaquin
.
J2 begins at Interstate 580
's interchange with Portola Avenue in Livermore
. The route follows Portola to Livermore Avenue, where J2 turns southward to pass through Livermore's downtown
. The highway continues past the southeast edge of Livermore to become Tesla Road and rise into the Diablo Range
, which separates the outer San Francisco Bay Area
from the San Joaquin Valley
.
At the Alameda-San Joaquin county line, J2 becomes Corral Hollow Road and enters the narrow valley of the same name. Upon approaching the San Joaquin Valley, the road turns northward, meeting Interstate 580 again and arriving at the southern subdivisions of Tracy
. After passing through this city, the road intersects Interstate 205
, shifts briefly onto Lammers Road, and soon turns northward onto Tracy Boulevard. Here J2 crosses the sea-level
Union and Roberts Islands in the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta before terminating at State Route 4.
that runs 35 miles (56 km) north-south through Stanislaus
and San Joaquin
Counties.
The route begins 2 miles (3 km) east of Vernalis
as Kasson Road, running northward from the road's intersection with State Route 132. After almost 3 miles (5 km) the route meets Airport Way and follows it northward 21 miles (34 km) past Manteca
, Lathrop
, and French Camp
into Stockton
. J3 then follows West Lane 10 miles (16 km) out from Stockton and becomes Hutchins Street for the route's last 1 miles (2 km). The route reaches its northern end at State Route 12
near Lodi
.
The highway is also known as Stanislaus County Route J4 and San Joaquin County Route J4, though all but 1 miles (2 km) of the route is within San Joaquin County.
that runs 28 miles (45 km) nominally north–south across portions of San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Contra Costa County that are growing in population and suburbanization. The highway connects the suburbs of the far outer East Bay
and the Sacramento River Delta
with the northern San Joaquin Valley
.
The route begins 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Tracy
at County Route J3, passes through Tracy and Byron
, and terminates at State Route 4 between Discovery Bay
and Brentwood
.
The portion between Tracy and Brentwood lies along the unconstructed corridor of State Route 239. SAFETEA-LU, federal legislation enacted in 2005, authorized $14 million in federal appropriations toward construction of the route.
to the east and generally follows the Santa Fe Railroad between Merced and Stockton.
, Waterford
, and Turlock
. It is especially busy during the morning and evening rush hours. This route is primarily rural, only traveling through a few cities, all with fewer than 20000 people.
into Oakdale, passes the old Hershey's
plant, and continues over the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct
. It then turns sharply left and becomes the Oakdale-Waterford Highway, through Waterford. Exiting Waterford, it crosses the Tuolomne River into Hickman and stays rural through to its terminus at J17.
in California
, USA
that runs through Stanislaus
and Calaveras
counties.
The route is known as Lander Avenue, Olive Street, Golden State Boulevard, Geer Road, Albers Road, Yosemite Avenue, Twenty Six Mile Road, Sonora Road, Milton Road and Jenny Lind Road.
. It follows Rd 152 for the entire length (17 miles) and intersects California State Highway 190
at mile 6.
running through Stanislaus
, Merced
, and Mariposa
counties in California
.
The route is known as Grayson Road, Keyes Road, Merced Falls Road, Hornitos Road, and Bear Valley Road.
that runs through Stanislaus
and Merced
counties in California
.
The route is known as Sperry Avenue from Interstate 5
to Patterson
, Las Palmas Avenue from Patterson to the San Joaquin River
, West Main Street from the San Joaquin River to Turlock
, East Avenue from Turlock to Oakdale Road, Oakdale Road from East Avenue to Turlock Road and Turlock Road from Oakdale Road to State Route 59
.
and Merced
counties in California
. It follows Stuhr Road from Interstate 5 past Newman
to Hills Ferry Road. It briefly follows Hills Ferry Road to the confluence of the Merced
and San Joaquin
rivers. It follows River Road along the Merced River. At State Route 165, J18 diverges from River Road. It is known as Westside Boulevard from State Route 165 to State Route 99
.
Bellevue Avenue continues east of State Route 99 through Atwater
.
(Millwood Drive) near Badger
with State Route 216
outside of Woodlake
in Tulare County. Defined in 1968, it runs 18.21 miles (29.3 km) from an elevation of approximately 3000 feet (914.4 m) near Badger to approximately 400 feet (121.9 m) near Woodlake.
north of Snelling
.
in Tuolumne County, California
and Mariposa County, California
, United States
. It runs from its western terminus at State Route 49 east and north to State Route 120.
County routes in California
In the U.S. state of California, county routes are controlled and maintained by the respective counties in which they reside. However, they are generally patrolled by the state's California Highway Patrol....
. The "J" zone includes county highways lying in the counties of Alameda
Alameda County, California
Alameda County is a county in the U.S. state of California. It occupies most of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,510,271, making it the 7th most populous county in the state...
, Calaveras
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County is a county located in the Gold Country of the U.S. state of California. Calaveras is the Spanish word for skulls; the county was reportedly named for the remains of Native Americans discovered by the Spanish explorer Captain Gabriel Moraga. As of the 2010 census, the county had a...
, Contra Costa
Contra Costa County, California
Contra Costa County is a primarily suburban county in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,049,025...
, Fresno
Fresno County, California
Fresno County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield. As of the 2010 census, it is the tenth most populous county in California with a population of 930,450, and the sixth largest in size with an area of . The county...
, Kern
Kern County, California
Spreading across the southern end of the California Central Valley, Kern County is the fifth-largest county by population in California. Its economy is heavily linked to agriculture and to petroleum extraction, and there is a strong aviation and space presence. Politically, it has generally...
, Inyo
Inyo County, California
-National protected areas:* Death Valley National Park * Inyo National Forest * Manzanar National Historic Site-Major highways:* U.S. Route 6* U.S. Route 395* State Route 127* State Route 136* State Route 168* State Route 178...
, Mariposa
Mariposa County, California
Mariposa County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It lies north of Fresno, east of Merced, and southeast of Stockton. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,251 up from 17,130 at the 2000 census...
, Merced
Merced County, California
Merced County , is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of Fresno and southeast of San Jose. As of the 2010 census, the population was 255,793, up from 210,554 at the 2000 census. The county seat is Merced...
, Sacramento
Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Sacramento, which is also the state capital. As of 2010 the county had a population of 1,418,788....
, San Benito
San Benito County, California
San Benito County is a county located in the Coast Range Mountains of the U.S. state of California, south of San Jose. As of 2010 the population was 55,269. The county seat is Hollister, which includes nearly two-thirds of the county's population. El Camino Real passes through the county and...
, San Joaquin
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.-History:...
, Stanislaus
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
, and Tulare
Tulare County, California
Tulare County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Fresno. Sequoia National Park is located in the county, as are part of Kings Canyon National Park, in its northeast corner , and part of Mount Whitney, on its eastern border...
.
J1
County Route J1 is a county road in San BenitoSan Benito County, California
San Benito County is a county located in the Coast Range Mountains of the U.S. state of California, south of San Jose. As of 2010 the population was 55,269. The county seat is Hollister, which includes nearly two-thirds of the county's population. El Camino Real passes through the county and...
and Fresno
Fresno County, California
Fresno County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield. As of the 2010 census, it is the tenth most populous county in California with a population of 930,450, and the sixth largest in size with an area of . The county...
Counties. The route begins in Paicines
Paicines, California
The unincorporated community of Paicines is located at above mean sea level in San Benito County, California along State Route 25. Guide signs along SR25 say the community is south of Hollister. The community is at the intersection of Panoche Road and SR25...
, San Benito County, at State Route 25
California State Route 25
State Route 25 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California between Gilroy and State Route 198. This route is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System and is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System.-Route description:...
. Between Paicines and Panoche Valley, J1 is known as Panoche Road. Its north–south portion between Panoche Valley and Fresno County is called Little Panoche Road. In Fresno County, the route then intersects with Interstate 5 and terminates in Mendota
Mendota, California
Mendota is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 11,014 at the 2010 census. The State Routes 180 and 33 run through the agricultural city. Mendota is located south-southeast of Firebaugh, at an elevation of 174 feet ....
at State Route 33
California State Route 33
State Route 33 is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of California. SR 33 replaced part of U.S. Route 399 in 1964 during the "great renumbering" of routes. In the unincorporated sections of Kern County it is known as the West Side Highway...
near State Route 180
California State Route 180
State Route 180 is a state highway in California, United States, which runs through the heart of the San Joaquin Valley from Mendota through Fresno to Kings Canyon National Park, with an unbuilt segment defined west to Paicines....
in the Central Valley
California Central Valley
California's Central Valley is a large, flat valley that dominates the central portion of California. It is home to California's most productive agricultural efforts. The valley stretches approximately from northwest to southeast inland and parallel to the Pacific Ocean coast. Its northern half is...
. East of Interstate 5, the alignment of J1 follows Fresno County's West Shields Avenue (which is Exit 379 off of Interstate 5). Shields Avenue ends at North Fairfax Avenue. J1 continues south two miles (3 km) on Fairfax Avenue to West Belmont Avenue, at which location J1 proceeds east on Belmont Avenue until its end at State Routes 33 and 180.
Panoche Road lies within the corridor of an unbuilt Route 180 segment. No current plan exists to extend Route 180 westward from Mendota westward past Interstate 5 and into San Benito County http://www.cahighways.org/177-184.html#180.
J2
County Route J2 is a series of streets and roads in the CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
counties of Alameda
Alameda County, California
Alameda County is a county in the U.S. state of California. It occupies most of the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,510,271, making it the 7th most populous county in the state...
and San Joaquin
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.-History:...
.
J2 begins at Interstate 580
Interstate 580 (California)
Interstate 580 is an 80-mile east–west Interstate Highway in Northern California. The heavily traveled spur route of Interstate 80 runs from San Rafael in the San Francisco Bay Area to Interstate 5 near Tracy in the Central Valley...
's interchange with Portola Avenue in Livermore
Livermore, California
Livermore is a city in Alameda County. The population as of 2010 was 80,968. Livermore is located on the eastern edge of California's San Francisco Bay Area....
. The route follows Portola to Livermore Avenue, where J2 turns southward to pass through Livermore's downtown
Downtown
Downtown is a term primarily used in North America by English speakers to refer to a city's core or central business district ....
. The highway continues past the southeast edge of Livermore to become Tesla Road and rise into the Diablo Range
Diablo Range
The Diablo Range is a mountain range in the California Coast Ranges subdivision of the Pacific Coast Ranges. It is located in the eastern San Francisco Bay area south to the Salinas Valley area of northern California, the United States.-Geography:...
, which separates the outer San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
from the San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies south of the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton...
.
At the Alameda-San Joaquin county line, J2 becomes Corral Hollow Road and enters the narrow valley of the same name. Upon approaching the San Joaquin Valley, the road turns northward, meeting Interstate 580 again and arriving at the southern subdivisions of Tracy
Tracy, California
Tracy is the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, California, United States and an exurb of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 82,922 at the 2010 census.-History:...
. After passing through this city, the road intersects Interstate 205
Interstate 205 (California)
Interstate 205 is a short Interstate Highway that connects Interstate 5 with Interstate 580 in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Along with those highways, I-205 forms the north side of a triangle around the city of Tracy...
, shifts briefly onto Lammers Road, and soon turns northward onto Tracy Boulevard. Here J2 crosses the sea-level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
Union and Roberts Islands in the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta before terminating at State Route 4.
J3
County Route J3 is a county road in central CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
that runs 35 miles (56 km) north-south through Stanislaus
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
and San Joaquin
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 685,306. The county seat is Stockton.-History:...
Counties.
The route begins 2 miles (3 km) east of Vernalis
Vernalis, California
Vernalis is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, California, United States. Vernalis is located on California State Route 33 southeast of Tracy. Vernalis has a post office with ZIP code 95385...
as Kasson Road, running northward from the road's intersection with State Route 132. After almost 3 miles (5 km) the route meets Airport Way and follows it northward 21 miles (34 km) past Manteca
Manteca, California
Manteca is a city in , USA. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 67,096.- History :Manteca is a city in the Central Valley of California, 76 miles east of San Francisco. It was founded in 1861 by Joshua Cowell. Cowell claimed around and built houses on what is now the corner of Main...
, Lathrop
Lathrop, California
Lathrop is a city located in . At the 2010 census Lathrop’s population was 18,023, and has a projected “build out” population of 70,000. The city is located in Northern California at the intersection of I-5 and 120 freeways.-Geography:...
, and French Camp
French Camp, California
French Camp is a census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 3,376 at the 2010 census, down from 4,109 at the 2000 census. San Joaquin General Hospital is located in French Camp....
into Stockton
Stockton, California
Stockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city...
. J3 then follows West Lane 10 miles (16 km) out from Stockton and becomes Hutchins Street for the route's last 1 miles (2 km). The route reaches its northern end at State Route 12
State Route 12 (California)
State Route 12 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California that travels in an east–west direction from Sebastopol in Sonoma County to State Route 49 just north of San Andreas in Calaveras County...
near Lodi
Lodi, California
Lodi is a city located in , in the northern portion of California's Central Valley. The population was 62,134 at the 2010 census. The California Department of Finance's population estimate as of January 1, 2011 is 62,473....
.
The highway is also known as Stanislaus County Route J4 and San Joaquin County Route J4, though all but 1 miles (2 km) of the route is within San Joaquin County.
J4
County Route J4 is a county road in central CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
that runs 28 miles (45 km) nominally north–south across portions of San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Contra Costa County that are growing in population and suburbanization. The highway connects the suburbs of the far outer East Bay
East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
The East Bay is a commonly used, informal term for the lands on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in California, United States...
and the Sacramento River Delta
Sacramento River Delta
The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, or California Delta, is an expansive inland river delta and estuary in northern California in the United States. The Delta is formed at the western edge of the Central Valley by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers and lies just east of...
with the northern San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley is the area of the Central Valley of California that lies south of the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton...
.
The route begins 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Tracy
Tracy, California
Tracy is the second most populated city in San Joaquin County, California, United States and an exurb of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 82,922 at the 2010 census.-History:...
at County Route J3, passes through Tracy and Byron
Byron, California
Byron is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
, and terminates at State Route 4 between Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay, California
Discovery Bay is a census-designated place in extreme eastern Contra Costa County, California in the United States about from San Francisco. As of 2010, its population was 13,352....
and Brentwood
Brentwood, California
Brentwood is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population is 51,481 as of 2010....
.
The portion between Tracy and Brentwood lies along the unconstructed corridor of State Route 239. SAFETEA-LU, federal legislation enacted in 2005, authorized $14 million in federal appropriations toward construction of the route.
J7
County Route J7 route mostly parallels State Route 99California State Route 99
California State Route 99 , commonly known as Highway 99 or, simply, as 99 , is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of California, stretching almost the entire length of the Central Valley...
to the east and generally follows the Santa Fe Railroad between Merced and Stockton.
J9
County Route J9 is the main route between the cities of OakdaleOakdale, California
Oakdale is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1871 when the Stockton & Visalia Railroad met the Copperopolis Railroad...
, Waterford
Waterford, California
Waterford, California is the eighth largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 8,456 at the 2010 census, up from 6,924 as of the 2000 census...
, and Turlock
Turlock, California
Turlock is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census, Turlock had a population of 80,549, up from 55,810 at the 2000 census, making it the second-largest city in Stanislaus County.-Geography:Turlock lies in the...
. It is especially busy during the morning and evening rush hours. This route is primarily rural, only traveling through a few cities, all with fewer than 20000 people.
Route description
This road begins at Interstate 5 near Stockton. It then continues east through French Camp and south Stockton to SR 99. From here, the route is primarily rural. It then travels through Valley Home southbound. Next it crosses the Stanislaus RiverStanislaus River
The Stanislaus River in California is one of the largest tributaries of the San Joaquin River. The river is long and has north, middle and south forks...
into Oakdale, passes the old Hershey's
Hershey's
Hershey's may refer to:* Hershey's, a nickname for The Hershey Company* Hershey's Ice Cream produced by Hershey Creamery Company* Hershey's Chocolate World, a theme-park/visitor-center facility...
plant, and continues over the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct
Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct
The Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct is a conveyance of Tuolumne River water runoff from federal lands in Yosemite National Park to San Francisco and its client municipalities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area...
. It then turns sharply left and becomes the Oakdale-Waterford Highway, through Waterford. Exiting Waterford, it crosses the Tuolomne River into Hickman and stays rural through to its terminus at J17.
J14
County Route J14 (CR J14) is a county highwayCounty highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that runs through Stanislaus
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
and Calaveras
Calaveras County, California
Calaveras County is a county located in the Gold Country of the U.S. state of California. Calaveras is the Spanish word for skulls; the county was reportedly named for the remains of Native Americans discovered by the Spanish explorer Captain Gabriel Moraga. As of the 2010 census, the county had a...
counties.
The route is known as Lander Avenue, Olive Street, Golden State Boulevard, Geer Road, Albers Road, Yosemite Avenue, Twenty Six Mile Road, Sonora Road, Milton Road and Jenny Lind Road.
J15
County Route J15 is an unsigned route, starting at Ave 96 and ending at Ave 232, staying within Tulare CountyTulare County, California
Tulare County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, south of Fresno. Sequoia National Park is located in the county, as are part of Kings Canyon National Park, in its northeast corner , and part of Mount Whitney, on its eastern border...
. It follows Rd 152 for the entire length (17 miles) and intersects California State Highway 190
California State Route 190
State Route 190 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California that is split into two parts by the Sierra Nevada. The western portion of begins at Tipton at a junction with State Route 99 and heads east towards Porterville before ending at Quaking Aspen in the Sequoia National Forest...
at mile 6.
J16
County Route J16 (CR J16) is a county highwayCounty highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
running through Stanislaus
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
, Merced
Merced County, California
Merced County , is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of Fresno and southeast of San Jose. As of the 2010 census, the population was 255,793, up from 210,554 at the 2000 census. The county seat is Merced...
, and Mariposa
Mariposa County, California
Mariposa County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It lies north of Fresno, east of Merced, and southeast of Stockton. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,251 up from 17,130 at the 2000 census...
counties in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
The route is known as Grayson Road, Keyes Road, Merced Falls Road, Hornitos Road, and Bear Valley Road.
J17
County Route J17 (CR J17) is a county highwayCounty highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
that runs through Stanislaus
Stanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
and Merced
Merced County, California
Merced County , is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of Fresno and southeast of San Jose. As of the 2010 census, the population was 255,793, up from 210,554 at the 2000 census. The county seat is Merced...
counties in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
The route is known as Sperry Avenue from Interstate 5
Interstate 5 in California
Interstate 5 is a major north–south route of the Interstate Highway System in the U.S. state of California. It begins at the Mexico – United States border at the San Ysidro crossing, goes north across the length of California and crosses into Oregon south of the Medford-Ashland metropolitan...
to Patterson
Patterson, California
Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, located off Interstate 5. It is 45 miles southeast of Livermore and part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Patterson is known as the "Apricot Capital of the World"; the town holds an annual Apricot Fiesta to...
, Las Palmas Avenue from Patterson to the San Joaquin River
San Joaquin River
The San Joaquin River is the largest river of Central California in the United States. At over long, the river starts in the high Sierra Nevada, and flows through a rich agricultural region known as the San Joaquin Valley before reaching Suisun Bay, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean...
, West Main Street from the San Joaquin River to Turlock
Turlock, California
Turlock is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census, Turlock had a population of 80,549, up from 55,810 at the 2000 census, making it the second-largest city in Stanislaus County.-Geography:Turlock lies in the...
, East Avenue from Turlock to Oakdale Road, Oakdale Road from East Avenue to Turlock Road and Turlock Road from Oakdale Road to State Route 59
California State Route 59
State Route 59 is a California state highway that connects State Route 152 to the city of Merced and beyond, ending abruptly at the intersection of County Routes J59 and J16 in Snelling.-Route description:...
.
J18
County Route J18 runs through StanislausStanislaus County, California
Stanislaus County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. As the price of housing has increased in the San Francisco Bay Area, many people who work in the southern reaches of the Bay Area have opted for the longer commute and moved to Stanislaus County for the...
and Merced
Merced County, California
Merced County , is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of Fresno and southeast of San Jose. As of the 2010 census, the population was 255,793, up from 210,554 at the 2000 census. The county seat is Merced...
counties in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It follows Stuhr Road from Interstate 5 past Newman
Newman, California
Newman is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 10,224 at the 2010 census, up from 7,093 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded by Simon Newman in 1888, the City of Newman is part of the West Side of California's...
to Hills Ferry Road. It briefly follows Hills Ferry Road to the confluence of the Merced
Merced River
The Merced River , in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is a -long tributary of the San Joaquin River flowing from the Sierra Nevada into the Central Valley. It is most well known for its swift and steep course through the southern part of Yosemite National Park, and the...
and San Joaquin
San Joaquin River
The San Joaquin River is the largest river of Central California in the United States. At over long, the river starts in the high Sierra Nevada, and flows through a rich agricultural region known as the San Joaquin Valley before reaching Suisun Bay, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean...
rivers. It follows River Road along the Merced River. At State Route 165, J18 diverges from River Road. It is known as Westside Boulevard from State Route 165 to State Route 99
California State Route 99
California State Route 99 , commonly known as Highway 99 or, simply, as 99 , is a north–south state highway in the U.S. state of California, stretching almost the entire length of the Central Valley...
.
Bellevue Avenue continues east of State Route 99 through Atwater
Atwater, California
Atwater is a city on U.S. Route 99 in Merced County, California, United States. Atwater is west-northwest of Merced, at an elevation of 151 feet . The population as of the 2010 census was 28,168.-Geography:...
.
J21
County Route J21 (Dry Creek Drive) connects State Route 245California State Route 245
State Route 245 is a north–south highway that runs from near Exeter to near Kings Canyon National Park, connecting State Route 198 in Tulare County to State Route 180 in Fresno County. It runs through the city of Woodlake and the small unincorporated towns of Elderwood, Badger, and...
(Millwood Drive) near Badger
Badger, California
Badger is an unincorporated town located in Tulare County in California. It has a population of 140. The zip code is 93603 and the area code 559....
with State Route 216
California State Route 216
State Route 216 is a state highway in the U.S. state of California in Tulare County. It is a loop of Route 198, running from Visalia to Woodlake.-Route description:...
outside of Woodlake
Woodlake, California
Woodlake is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 7,279 at the 2010 census, up from 6,651 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Woodlake is located at ....
in Tulare County. Defined in 1968, it runs 18.21 miles (29.3 km) from an elevation of approximately 3000 feet (914.4 m) near Badger to approximately 400 feet (121.9 m) near Woodlake.
J59
County Route J59 is a road in the California foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is the continuation of State Route 59California State Route 59
State Route 59 is a California state highway that connects State Route 152 to the city of Merced and beyond, ending abruptly at the intersection of County Routes J59 and J16 in Snelling.-Route description:...
north of Snelling
Snelling, California
Snelling is a census-designated place in Merced County, California. It is located on the north bank of the Merced River north of Merced, at an elevation of 256 feet . The population was 231 at the 2010 census....
.
J132
County Route J132 is a county highwayCounty highway
A county highway is a road in the United States and in the Canadian province of Ontario that is designated and/or maintained by the county highway department...
in Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County, California
Tuolumne County is a county in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state of California. The northern half of Yosemite National Park is located in the eastern part of the county. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,365, up from 54,501 at the 2000 census...
and Mariposa County, California
Mariposa County, California
Mariposa County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It lies north of Fresno, east of Merced, and southeast of Stockton. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,251 up from 17,130 at the 2000 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It runs from its western terminus at State Route 49 east and north to State Route 120.