US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over Fresno River

Poor

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R37.71 · Structure no. 39 0024L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,425
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over Fresno River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 152 WB over Fresno River in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,112 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesFresno River
Location10-MER-152-R37.71
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.06161, -120.54393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2009)
Projected traffic13,112 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 152 WB over Fresno River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over Fresno River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 152 WB over Fresno River carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 WB over Fresno River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over Fresno River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.