Poole Station RD over Bear Creek
FairCalaveras County, California · 3.5 MI N of S.H. 4 · Structure no. 30C0045
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poole Station RD over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Poole Station RD over Bear Creek in Calaveras County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poole Station RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poole Station RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Poole Station RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poole Station RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Poole Station RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.