Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.6 MI S Lisbon Street · Structure no. 39C0147
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bert Crane 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 Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bert Crane Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.