US Bridges

Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-R20.52 · Structure no. 39 0073

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR in Merced County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,435 by 2046. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuhach Road
CrossesST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR
Location10-MER-099-R20.52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33324, -120.57634
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2019)
Projected traffic4,435 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Buhach Road over ST RTE 99 Ramps & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.