US Bridges

State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-059-16.22 · Structure no. 39 0067

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,950
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 15,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,597 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 59
CrossesS Fk Black Rascal Creek
Location10-MER-059-16.22
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates37.32053, -120.50484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,950 (2009)
Projected traffic24,597 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek carry?

About 15,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 59 over S Fk Black Rascal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.