US Bridges

Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N of Skiff RD · Structure no. 29C0168

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 2,180 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEscalon-Bellota RD
CrossesTemple Creek Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Skiff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.87441, -120.99929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic2,180 by 2044
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 Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon-Bellota RD over Temple Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.