US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 2.1 MI East to S.H. 88 · Structure no. 29C0363

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location2.1 MI East to S.H. 88
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.22854, -121.02984
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2046
Trucks—
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 Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over Murphy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.