US Bridges

Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.4 MI S Brandt RD · Structure no. 29C0337

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLinn RD
CrossesNorth Branch Paddy Creek
Location0.4 MI S Brandt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14112, -121.10542
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2013)
Projected traffic97 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linn RD over North Branch Paddy 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Linn RD over North Branch Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.