State Route 20 over Bear Creek
FairColusa County, California · 03-COL-020-3.28 · Structure no. 15 0086
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 20 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 20 over Bear Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 20 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 20 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 2021.
How much traffic does State Route 20 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is State Route 20 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 20 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.