US Bridges

Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 0.2 MI S of SR 12 · Structure no. 29C0268

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCord Road
CrossesBear Creek Branch
Location0.2 MI S of SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.19976, -121.01876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch 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 Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cord Road over Bear Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.