State Route 140 over Bear Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-32.95 · Structure no. 39 0095
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 140 over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,889 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 140 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is State Route 140 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.