US Bridges

Live Oak RD over Bear Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 0.7 MI E Alpine RD · Structure no. 29C0333

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Live Oak RD over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.7 MI E Alpine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Joaquin County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.07969, -121.20131
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2013)
Projected traffic437 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Live Oak RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.