US Bridges

State Route 88 over Bear Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-088-8.91 · Structure no. 29 0062

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 88 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 88 over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,590 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 88
CrossesBear Creek
Location10-SJ-088-8.91
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates38.09183, -121.18126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2009)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 88 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 88 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 88 over Bear Creek carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 88 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 88 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.