US Bridges

Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.8 MI S of S.H. 26 · Structure no. 29C0148

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C is a concrete continuous slab carrying Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2047. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEscalon-Bellota RD
CrossesChannel C
Location0.8 MI S of S.H. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.04185, -121.014
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2019)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2047
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C 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 2025.

How much traffic does Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon-Bellota RD over Channel C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.