State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-152-15.36 · Structure no. 39 0041L
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,425
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 12,425 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,121 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is State Route 152 WB over Highline 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal carry?
About 12,425 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 152 WB over Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.