US Bridges

Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.15 MI N Industrial Way · Structure no. 29C0092R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,277
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 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,868 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 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
Coordinates37.912, -121.25872
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,277 (2015)
Projected traffic10,868 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 SystemYes

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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 9,277 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over North Little Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.