US Bridges

Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI W Austin RD · Structure no. 29C0173

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,471 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMariposa Road
CrossesNorth Little Johns Creek
Location0.5 MI W Austin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.91584, -121.18891
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2015)
Projected traffic5,471 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is Mariposa Road over North Little Johns 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Road over North Little Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.