Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek
GoodContra Costa County, California · 0.4 MI N Happy Valley RD · Structure no. 28C0227
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Contra Costa County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.