US Bridges

Sonora Road over Little John Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 3.7 MI E Frankenheimer RD · Structure no. 38C0021

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonora Road over Little John Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sonora Road over Little John Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSonora Road
CrossesLittle John Creek
Location3.7 MI E Frankenheimer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.84273, -120.71445
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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2016)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sonora Road over Little John Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonora 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 Sonora Road over Little John Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sonora Road over Little John Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sonora Road over Little John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.