US Bridges

State Route 152 EB over Arroyo Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-23.96 · Structure no. 39 0035R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 EB over Arroyo Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 152 EB over Arroyo Canal 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 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,501 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Route 152 EB
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location10-MER-152-23.96
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.05552, -120.78677
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2009)
Projected traffic15,501 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Arroyo Canal built?

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

What condition is State Route 152 EB 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 EB over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 EB over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 EB over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.