US Bridges

Gurr Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.04 MI N Wardrobe Avenue · Structure no. 39C0094

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurr Road over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gurr Road over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGurr Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.04 MI N Wardrobe Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.29729, -120.55927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2005)
Projected traffic736 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gurr Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurr Road over Bear Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gurr Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gurr Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gurr Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.