#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Modesto, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Modesto, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $692.06 delivered to Modesto for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Modesto, CA
Modesto sits in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley, surrounded by miles of farmland rather than the dense subdivisions found closer to the coast, and #57 crushed stone delivery in Modesto, CA reflects that: as much of it goes to a rural driveway or an equipment yard as to a job inside city limits. This is a gray, angular stone crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and it is priced and delivered by the ton, not the cubic yard. Modesto anchors its own stretch of the valley within the greater Stockton metro area, with Turlock about 13 miles south, Tracy roughly 25 miles north and Stockton itself about 27 miles up the valley.
Valley ground here often carries a heavy adobe clay that turns slick when the winter rains and fog roll in and bakes hard once the dry summer heat sets in, which makes an open graded, compactable stone useful for almost anything that has to stay stable through both seasons. Orchards, dairies and row crop fields sit right up against residential streets in and around Modesto, so a single delivery day can just as easily end at a packing shed as at a house on a city block. For pricing and use notes across the rest of California, see #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Ton Pricing and How It Steps Down
The rate per ton drops in three steps as the order size grows, and the delivery charge follows the same pattern.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $276 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $186 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $157 | Free delivery |
Enter a Modesto ZIP and the exact delivered rate for that address comes back right away.
Converting Your Job to Tons
Because this material is billed by weight, work out the volume first. Multiply length in feet by width in feet by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get the total in cubic yards. A pad for a farm equipment shed 20 feet by 15 feet at 4 inches deep comes out to a little over 3.7 cubic yards, close to 5 tons once you factor in this stone's weight of about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard. Check the exact figure with the #57 crushed stone calculator before ordering, since grading on flat valley ground can still vary from lot to lot.
Where This Stone Gets Used Around Modesto
Between working farms and residential streets, and with ground that swings between soggy winter clay and hard, cracked summer clay, this stone covers a wide range of jobs around Stanislaus County:
- Base under equipment pads, ag outbuildings and barns
- Rural driveway base on unpaved or gravel roads
- Drainage runs that move water away from fields and structures
- Backfill behind retaining walls and raised planting beds
- Fill under sheds, carports and parking areas
Because it compacts into a firm layer instead of turning to mud like the valley's clay, it holds up through Modesto's wet winters and stays in place once the ground dries out again in summer.
Delivery Timing for a Modesto Address
Order 3 tons or more and delivery usually arrives within 1 to 2 business days. Order 8 tons or more and that generally shortens to same or next day. Once an order reaches 15 tons, the delivery charge is dropped altogether. Farm and rural addresses can involve longer gravel approaches or gated entries, so flag that when you schedule so the right size truck gets sent. Full scheduling detail for this area is on the page for delivery in Modesto.
Placing an Order
Ordering starts with your address and the tonnage the job calls for, then a delivery window you can work around. A small drainage run or a patch of driveway base usually falls in the 3 to 8 ton range, while a full equipment pad or a long rural driveway often reaches 15 tons and qualifies for the lowest rate. On working farms, it is common to combine a pad, a drainage run and a stretch of access road into one order so the total clears the top tier and the per ton rate drops accordingly. Note any gate codes or unmarked turns on the approach so the driver can find the site without trouble.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is screened to a fairly uniform three quarter to one inch size and keeps its gray, angular shape straight from the crusher, which is what lets it lock into a firm base once it is compacted. It weighs roughly 2,700 pounds per cubic yard and is sold and delivered by the ton, so every order is measured by weight rather than volume.
Across the farmland and residential streets around Modesto, the native soil often carries a heavy adobe clay that turns soft in the winter rain and fog, then bakes hard once summer heat sets in. An open graded stone like this gives a driveway, an equipment pad or a drainage run something more stable to sit on than that clay through either season.
Because the stone is angular rather than rounded, it holds its shape best when it is spread and compacted in layers instead of dumped and left in a pile. Farm properties around Stanislaus County use it under barns and equipment yards for the same reason homeowners use it under a shed or a driveway: once it is compacted, it stays where it was put.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Modesto
Local Modesto yards quote #57 crushed stone by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. A ton of this material spreads across about 80 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Modesto
In and around Modesto, #57 crushed stone shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is driveway gravel, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is drainage gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 220,592 people, the Modesto order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Modesto
A typical Modesto drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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What is #57 crushed stone used for around Modesto?
Around Stanislaus County it commonly goes down as a base under equipment pads, barns and ag outbuildings, as backfill behind retaining walls, and as a rural driveway base. Its angular shape locks together once compacted, holding up better under vehicle and equipment weight than the valley's native clay. Both farm properties and residential lots use the same stone for these jobs.
Is #57 crushed stone sold by the ton or by the yard?
By the ton. Every price tier and every delivered quote on this page is figured per ton, and that is how the material is weighed and billed at delivery. If your project plan lists cubic yards, convert that figure to tons before placing the order.
How much #57 crushed stone do I need for an equipment pad?
Multiply the pad's length in feet by its width in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches you plan to use, and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Multiply that number by about 1.35 to convert to tons, since this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard. Round up slightly to cover compaction before you place the order.
Does #57 crushed stone need to be compacted before use?
Yes, for anything that has to carry weight. For Modesto projects, apply material in incremental layers, compacting each section before continuing, rather than placing all depth at once. On valley clay that softens in winter, skipping this step leaves a base that can shift or pump under equipment or vehicle traffic once the ground gets wet.
What is the difference between #57 crushed stone and river rock?
#57 crushed stone is angular, with sharp broken faces that lock together under compaction, which makes it suited to driveway bases, pads and backfill. River rock is naturally rounded and smoother, generally used for drainage beds, decorative borders or ground cover rather than for anything load bearing. For a stable base on farm or residential ground, the angular stone holds its position better.
How fast can this stone reach a farm or rural address near Modesto?
Orders of 3 tons or more typically arrive within 1 to 2 business days, and orders of 8 tons or more often shorten to same or next day. Longer gravel approaches or gated entries common on rural properties can add a little time, so confirm access details when you schedule.
What should I check before a delivery truck reaches my address?
Confirm there is a clear path for a loaded truck, including gate width and the condition of any unpaved approach. Mark the drop point clearly, since rural addresses around Modesto often have long driveways or unmarked turns that make it hard for a driver to find the right spot. Leaving a contact number for the driver helps on harder to reach parcels.
Can #57 crushed stone go under a metal barn or ag building?
Yes, it is a common base layer under barns, shops and other ag buildings, since a compacted layer resists settling under the weight of the structure and equipment inside it. It also drains better than the valley's native clay, which matters where flooring sits close to grade. A geotextile fabric underneath is often used alongside it on softer ground.