US Bridges

Duncan RD over Channel B

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.3 MI N Copperopolis RD · Structure no. 29C0389

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan RD over Channel B is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Duncan RD over Channel B in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDuncan RD
CrossesChannel B
Location0.3 MI N Copperopolis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97929, -121.09472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Duncan RD over Channel B built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan RD over Channel B 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 Duncan RD over Channel B carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duncan RD over Channel B?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan RD over Channel B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.