US Bridges

Milton Road over Hoods Creek

Good

Stanislaus County, California · 1.6 MI S/O SR 4 · Structure no. 38C0232

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,778
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milton Road over Hoods Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Milton Road over Hoods Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMilton Road
CrossesHoods Creek
Location1.6 MI S/O SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.92101, -120.84387
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2019)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hoods Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milton Road over Hoods 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 Milton Road over Hoods Creek carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Milton Road over Hoods Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Milton Road over Hoods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.