Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River
FairMariposa County, California · 1.3 MI East Jordan Crk RD · Structure no. 40C0044
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Old Yosemite Road over North Fork Merced River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.