Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek
FairColusa County, California · 0.2 MI S Kegan RD · Structure no. 15C0006
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Valley Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.