US Bridges

Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek

Good

Mariposa County, California · 3.8 MI NE Hornitos RD · Structure no. 40C0024

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBear Valley Road
CrossesBurns Creek
Location3.8 MI NE Hornitos RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.53505, -120.20606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2004)
Projected traffic633 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Valley Road over Burns 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Valley Road over Burns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.