US Bridges

Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI E of S.H.88 · Structure no. 29C0341

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harney Lane over North Paddy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarney Lane
CrossesNorth Paddy Creek
Location0.5 MI E of S.H.88
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.10171, -121.16836
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2011)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2045
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 Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Harney Lane over North Paddy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Lane over North Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.