State Route 140 over Outside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-2.30 · Structure no. 39 0055
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,175
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over Outside Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying State Route 140 over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2047. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 140 over Outside Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over Outside Canal carry?
About 1,175 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over Outside Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.