R Street over Bear Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 200 Ft N of W 25th Street · Structure no. 39C0029
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,260
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
R Street over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying R Street over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 66 years old, older 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 19,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,494 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is R 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 2024.
How much traffic does R Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 19,260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is R Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns R Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.