US Bridges

Atkins RD over Bear Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 2.1 MI N of Brandt RD · Structure no. 29C0222

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atkins RD over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAtkins RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.1 MI N of Brandt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.17881, -121.09666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic99 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Atkins RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atkins RD over Bear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Atkins RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Atkins RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.