Bollea Road over Bear Creek
FairSan Joaquin County, California · Near Calaveras CO Line · Structure no. 29C0413
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bollea Road over Bear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bollea Road over Bear Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bollea Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bollea Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bollea Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bollea Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bollea Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.