West Lane over Bear Creek
PoorSan Joaquin County, California · 1.6 MI N Hammer Lane · Structure no. 29C0123
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,064
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lane over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Lane over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,652 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lane over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is West Lane over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does West Lane over Bear Creek carry?
About 14,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Lane over Bear Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns West Lane over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.