US Bridges

Clements RD over North Paddy Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI N Kettleman Lane · Structure no. 29C0216

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clements RD over North Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clements RD over North Paddy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 823 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesClements RD
CrossesNorth Paddy Creek
Location0.6 MI N Kettleman Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.12687, -121.07794
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2015)
Projected traffic823 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Clements RD over North Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clements RD over North Paddy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clements RD over North Paddy Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Clements RD over North Paddy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clements RD over North Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.