US Bridges

Duncan Road over Mormon Slough

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI N Copperopolis RD · Structure no. 29C0111

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Road over Mormon Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Duncan Road over Mormon Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDuncan Road
CrossesMormon Slough
Location0.6 MI N Copperopolis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.98114, -121.09476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2007)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Duncan Road over Mormon Slough built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan Road over Mormon Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Duncan Road over Mormon Slough carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Road over Mormon Slough?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan Road over Mormon Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.