Old Toll Road over Bear Creek
PoorMariposa County, California · 3.0 MI W of SR 49 · Structure no. 40C0057
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Toll Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Toll 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Toll Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Toll Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Toll Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Toll Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Toll Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.