US Bridges

State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R39.29 · Structure no. 39 0034R

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
407 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
8,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 8,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,853 by 2040. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 152 EB
CrossesEastside Bypass Channel
Location10-MER-152-R39.29
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.0726, -120.51939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,425 (2015)
Projected traffic12,853 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel carry?

About 8,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 EB over Eastside Bypass Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.