US Bridges

Sonora RD over Rock Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 1.5 MI Southeast S.H. 4 · Structure no. 29C0039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonora RD over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sonora RD over Rock Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSonora RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5 MI Southeast S.H. 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.9182, -120.95956
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2013)
Projected traffic362 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sonora RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonora RD over Rock 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 Sonora RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonora RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sonora RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.