Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek
FairStanislaus County, California · 0.8 MI S Claribel Road · Structure no. 38C0073
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Tim Bell Road over Dry 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 Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Tim Bell Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.