US Bridges

Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI S of Gawne RD · Structure no. 29C0287

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Allen Road
CrossesTemple Creek S Branch
Location0.6 MI S of Gawne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.88409, -121.05493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2009)
Projected traffic555 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Van Allen Road over Temple Creek S Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.