Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek
FairSan Joaquin County, California · 0.5 MI E of S Bird Road · Structure no. 29C0481
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Vernalis Road over Lone Tree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.