US Bridges

Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI E of S.R. 88 · Structure no. 29C0282

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,253
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKettleman Lane
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of S.R. 88
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.11624, -121.17211
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2013)
Projected traffic820 by 2045
Trucks20%
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 Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettleman Lane over Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kettleman Lane over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.