16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow
FairMerced County, California · 0.2 MI SE of G Street · Structure no. 39C0051
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Bear Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.