US Bridges

Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.8 MI S/E of S.H. 99 · Structure no. 29C0161

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,449
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 91 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 5,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,979 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMariposa Road
CrossesDuck Creek S Branch
Location0.8 MI S/E of S.H. 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92942, -121.22079
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,449 (2013)
Projected traffic9,979 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch carry?

About 5,449 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Road over Duck Creek S Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.