16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow
GoodMerced County, California · 0.1 MI NW Yosemite Parkwy · Structure no. 39C0046L
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow in Merced County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow 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 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.