State Route 140 over Bear Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 10-MPA-140-R31.29 · Structure no. 40 0004
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,125
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 140 over Bear Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 99 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,024 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is State Route 140 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,125 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.