US Bridges

Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI N Mariposa RD · Structure no. 29C0351

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKaiser Road
CrossesNorth Little Johns Creek
Location0.6 MI N Mariposa RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.91863, -121.16585
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2013)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaiser Road over North Little Johns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kaiser Road over North Little Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.