Hornitos Road over Bear Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 3.6 MI N of SR 140 · Structure no. 40C0008
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hornitos Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hornitos Road over Bear Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hornitos Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hornitos Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hornitos Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hornitos Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hornitos Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.