S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.2 MI E Plainsburg Road · Structure no. 39C0186
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 218
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal carry?
About 218 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns S Bear Creek Drive over Le Grand Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.