US Bridges

State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-088-9.34 · Structure no. 29 0063

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1944, 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 8,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,590 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 88
CrossesBear Creek Overflow
Location10-SJ-088-9.34
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates38.09783, -121.17941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 88 over Bear Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.