Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 3.4 MI E of Balch Park RD · Structure no. 46C0470
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Rancheria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.