US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-23.93 · Structure no. 39 0035L

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal is a concrete slab carrying State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 104 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 6 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,828 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location10-MER-152-23.93
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.05599, -120.78721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2009)
Projected traffic16,828 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 WB over Arroyo Canal built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.