US Bridges

Hollenbeck over Duck Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.1 MI N of SH 4 · Structure no. 29C0344

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollenbeck over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hollenbeck over Duck Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHollenbeck
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SH 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.94401, -121.12366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 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 traffic68 (2013)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hollenbeck over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollenbeck over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hollenbeck over Duck Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollenbeck over Duck Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hollenbeck over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.