State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-10.31 · Structure no. 39 0090
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 140 over Los Banos 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over Los Banos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.