US Bridges

Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.8 MI N/W Wagner RD · Structure no. 29C0177

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,995
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 4,995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,810 by 2047. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMariposa Road
CrossesS Br S Littlejohns Creek
Location0.8 MI N/W Wagner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.88794, -121.10522
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,995 (2011)
Projected traffic8,810 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek carry?

About 4,995 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa Road over S Br S Littlejohns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.