US Bridges

G Street over Bear Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 1.08 MI NE from Route 99 · Structure no. 39C0041

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Street over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying G Street over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,994 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG Street
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.08 MI NE from Route 99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.30952, -120.46943
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2016)
Projected traffic38,994 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G Street over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is G 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 G Street over Bear Creek carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is G Street over Bear Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns G Street over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.