Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek
GoodMariposa County, California · 3.0 MI NW of SR 140 · Structure no. 40C0071
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Indian Gulch 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 Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Indian Gulch Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.