Waltz Road over Bear Creek
FairMerced County, California · 1.2 MI NE Cunningham Road · Structure no. 39C0229
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waltz Road over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waltz Road over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waltz Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waltz 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Waltz Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Waltz Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Waltz Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.