Curry Stables Road over Merced River
FairMariposa County, California · 14.2 Miles E from El Port · Structure no. 8800008P0000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Curry Stables Road over Merced River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Curry Stables Road over Merced River in Mariposa County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 Curry Stables Road over Merced River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curry Stables Road over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Curry Stables Road over Merced River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Curry Stables Road over Merced River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Curry Stables Road over Merced River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.