State Route 59 over Canal Creek
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-059-26.05 · Structure no. 39 0070
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,425
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 59 over Canal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 59 over Canal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 59 over Canal Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 59 over Canal 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 Canal Creek carry?
About 1,425 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 59 over Canal Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 59 over Canal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.