US Bridges

Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 1.3 MI No SR 4 · Structure no. 38C0199

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
959
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 107 years old, older 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMilton Road
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location1.3 MI No SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.96376, -120.84357
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2019)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary 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 Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Milton Road over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.