US Bridges

Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek

Fair

Mariposa County, California · .3 MI Ne/O Holtzel RD · Structure no. 40C0016

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGreeley Hill Road
CrossesBean Creek
Location.3 MI Ne/O Holtzel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.74389, -120.13062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2004)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greeley Hill Road over Bean 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 Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Greeley Hill Road over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.