Colorado Road over Bear Creek
GoodMariposa County, California · State HWY 140 · Structure no. 40C0030
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colorado Road over Bear Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Road over Bear 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Colorado Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.