US Bridges

Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek

Fair

Mariposa County, California · 8.8 Miles East from El Po · Structure no. 8800017P0000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,517
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGlacier Point Road
CrossesBridalveil Creek
Location8.8 Miles East from El Po
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyMariposa County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.66667, -119.61625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,517 (2022)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek carry?

About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Glacier Point Road over Bridalveil Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.