US Bridges

Airport Way over Duck Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 1 MI N Industrial DR · Structure no. 29C0093R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Way over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Airport Way over Duck 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,901 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Way
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1 MI N Industrial DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.92334, -121.26377
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2017)
Projected traffic6,901 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Way over Duck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Way over Duck Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Way over Duck Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Way over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.