US Bridges

Brandt RD over Bear Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI E Jack Tone RD · Structure no. 29C0256

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandt RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandt RD over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrandt RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5 MI E Jack Tone RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14712, -121.14304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2013)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brandt RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandt 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brandt RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Brandt RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brandt RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.