State Route 140 over Bear Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 10-MPA-140-34.08 · Structure no. 40 0005
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 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, 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 5 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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.
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 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.