US Bridges

State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek

Fair

Mariposa County, California · 10-MPA-140-21.19 · Structure no. 40 0002

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,007 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 140
CrossesMariposa Creek
Location10-MPA-140-21.19
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates37.48267, -119.9635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2009)
Projected traffic5,007 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Route 140 over Mariposa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Mariposa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.