US Bridges

Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.6 MI E Jacktone RD · Structure no. 29C0381

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSargent RD
CrossesNorth Branch Paddy Creek
Location0.6 MI E Jacktone RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.13179, -121.13875
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 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 width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sargent RD over North Branch Paddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.