Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek
FairMariposa County, California · 2.2 MI NE Hornitos RD · Structure no. 40C0023
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Valley Road over Burns 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 Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.