State Route 16 over Bear Creek
FairColusa County, California · 03-COL-016-R3.35 · Structure no. 15 0037
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 16 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 16 over Bear Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2047. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 16 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 16 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 16 over Bear Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is State Route 16 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 16 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.