US Bridges

Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.05 MI E of Quinley Ave · Structure no. 39C0400

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDickenson Ferry RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Quinley Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.27311, -120.59969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2008)
Projected traffic1,046 by 2046
Trucks20%
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 Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dickenson Ferry RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.