US Bridges

B Street over Duck Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI N Ralph RD · Structure no. 29C0210

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Street over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying B Street over Duck Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,542 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesB Street
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2 MI N Ralph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.9246, -121.25152
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2013)
Projected traffic6,542 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B Street over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is B Street over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does B Street over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is B Street over Duck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns B Street over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.