US Bridges

State Route 140 over Miles Creek

Poor

Mariposa County, California · 10-MPA-140-3.64 · Structure no. 40 0016

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Miles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 140 over Miles Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesState Route 140
CrossesMiles Creek
Location10-MPA-140-3.64
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates37.37215, -120.17039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2009)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 140 over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 140 over Miles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 140 over Miles Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.