Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek
GoodColusa County, California · 1.4 MI N/O Old Wilbur RD · Structure no. 15C0182
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek in Colusa County, California. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Valley Road over Bear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Valley Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.