Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-043-19.54 · Structure no. 50 0545
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 513 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra in Kern County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 513 ft (156.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra?
The structure is 513 ft (156.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Merced Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsra?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.