US Bridges

S Wagner Road over Temple Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 Mile S of Mariposa RD · Structure no. 29C0486

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wagner Road over Temple Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying S Wagner Road over Temple Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 105 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS Wagner Road
CrossesTemple Creek
Location0.7 Mile S of Mariposa RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.87072, -121.09102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Wagner Road over Temple Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is S Wagner Road over Temple 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Wagner Road over Temple Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Wagner Road over Temple Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S Wagner Road over Temple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.