US Bridges

Elliott RD over Coyote Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI N of Liberty RD · Structure no. 29C0254

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott RD over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elliott RD over Coyote Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesElliott RD
CrossesCoyote Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Liberty RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.24212, -121.17144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2013)
Projected traffic493 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott RD over Coyote 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elliott RD over Coyote Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Elliott RD over Coyote Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott RD over Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.