US Bridges

Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI South of S.H. 4 · Structure no. 29C0038

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,681
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,826 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesEscalon-Bellota RD
CrossesLittlejohns Creek
Location0.3 MI South of S.H. 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.92526, -121.00009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,681 (2015)
Projected traffic4,826 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek carry?

About 3,681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon-Bellota RD over Littlejohns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.