M Street over Bear Creek
GoodMerced County, California · At North Bear Creek DR · Structure no. 39C0028
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,812
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Street over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M Street over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,812 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 M Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Street 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does M Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,812 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is M Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns M Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.