State Route 140 over East Side Canal
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-18.52 · Structure no. 39 0093
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,325
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 140 over East Side Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 3,325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2047. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over East Side Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is State Route 140 over East Side Canal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does State Route 140 over East Side Canal carry?
About 3,325 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over East Side Canal?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over East Side Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.