US Bridges

Road M10 over Bear Creek

Good

Lake County, California · 24 Mi. N.E. of Upperlake · Structure no. 050854000001008

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road M10 over Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Road M10 over Bear Creek in Lake County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad M10
CrossesBear Creek
Location24 Mi. N.E. of Upperlake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0M10
Coordinates39.29581, -122.75226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1992)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road M10 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road M10 over Bear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Road M10 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road M10 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.