US Bridges

Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.15 MI N Industrial Way · Structure no. 29C0092L

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,652 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAirport Way
CrossesNorth Little Johns Creek
Location0.15 MI N Industrial Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.91196, -121.25891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2015)
Projected traffic16,652 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Way over North Little Johns 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.