US Bridges

Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI East of Drais RD · Structure no. 29C0213

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,088
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a is a concrete continuous slab carrying Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1965, 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCopperopolis RD
CrossesNorth Branch Channel a
Location0.5 MI East of Drais RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97246, -121.07511
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2013)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a built?

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

What condition is Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a 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 2021.

How much traffic does Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Copperopolis RD over North Branch Channel a?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.