US Bridges

Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.4 MI North of S.H. 4 · Structure no. 29C0171

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEscalon-Bellota RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.4 MI North of S.H. 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.93509, -121.00015
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2013)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck 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 Duck Creek carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Escalon-Bellota RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.