US Bridges

State Route 140 over Crane Creek

Good

Mariposa County, California · 10-MPA-140-50.93 · Structure no. 40 0010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Crane Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 140 over Crane Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesState Route 140
CrossesCrane Creek
Location10-MPA-140-50.93
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates37.67672, -119.77565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2009)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 140 over Crane 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 140 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.