State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-059-16.27 · Structure no. 39 0068
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,950
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 59 over Black Rascal 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal carry?
About 15,950 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 59 over Black Rascal Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.