US Bridges

Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · South Bear Creek Drive · Structure no. 39C0096

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,312
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,312 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArboleda Drive
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSouth Bear Creek Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.31059, -120.37869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,312 (2019)
Projected traffic4,591 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arboleda Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek carry?

About 4,312 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Arboleda Drive over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.