US Bridges

State Route 59 over Edendale Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-059-24.09 · Structure no. 39 0069

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 59 over Edendale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 59 over Edendale Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 59
CrossesEdendale Creek
Location10-MER-059-24.09
RouteState Highway 59
Coordinates37.4302, -120.50692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2009)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Edendale Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 59 over Edendale Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 59 over Edendale Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 59 over Edendale Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 59 over Edendale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.