US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Little John Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 7.5 MI N of SR 120 · Structure no. 38C0017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,794
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Little John Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 26 Mile Road over Little John Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location7.5 MI N of SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.89236, -120.87848
Functional classRural Major 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2016)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 26 Mile Road over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Little John 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Little John Creek carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Little John Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.