US Bridges

Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · North of Skiff RD · Structure no. 29C0167

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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 6 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEscalon-Bellota RD
CrossesTemple Creek
LocationNorth of Skiff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.87171, -120.99917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2013)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Temple Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.