US Bridges

Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI E Bird RD · Structure no. 29C0226

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDurham Ferry Road
CrossesBanta-Carbona IRR Canal
Location0.3 MI E Bird RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.66711, -121.35619
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2013)
Projected traffic653 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Durham Ferry Road over Banta-Carbona IRR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.