US Bridges

Elliott RD over Dry Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · Sj/Sac County Line · Structure no. 29C0249

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
643 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott RD over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elliott RD over Dry Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2046. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesElliott RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSj/Sac County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25413, -121.1715
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2013)
Projected traffic549 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Elliott RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott RD over Dry 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 Elliott RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elliott RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.