US Bridges

Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 1.4 MI West Murphy RD · Structure no. 29C0211

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLone Tree RD
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location1.4 MI West Murphy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.82718, -121.08162
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2013)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree 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 Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Tree RD over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.