US Bridges

Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 3.0 MI E Ellenwood RD · Structure no. 38C0014

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2 in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClaribell Road
CrossesBranch Dry Creek No 2
Location3.0 MI E Ellenwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.71089, -120.72249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2017)
Projected traffic408 by 2045
Trucks9%
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 Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Claribell Road over Branch Dry Creek No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.