US Bridges

Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 1.8 MI N of Brandt RD · Structure no. 29C0281

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAtkins RD
CrossesBear Creek Branch
Location1.8 MI N of Brandt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.17471, -121.09654
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic545 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Branch built?

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

What condition is Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch 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 Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Atkins RD over Bear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.