US Bridges

Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI N of French Camp · Structure no. 29C0355

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesAustin Road
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location0.6 MI N of French Camp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.85553, -121.18523
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2013)
Projected traffic666 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin Road over Lone Tree 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Road over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.