US Bridges

State Route 140 over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-140-4.47 · Structure no. 39 0046

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 140 over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2047. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 140
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location10-MER-140-4.47
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates37.24749, -121.01271
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2009)
Projected traffic5,878 by 2047
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 140 over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 140 over Ccid Main 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 140 over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 140 over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.