Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek
FairSan Benito County, California · Ca State Route 25 to Ca S · Structure no. 8450001P0000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek in San Benito County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Gulch Road over Chalone 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Gulch Road over Chalone Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.