US Bridges

State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-140-31.60 · Structure no. 39 0094

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,955 by 2047. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 140
CrossesBlack Rascal Creek
Location10-MER-140-31.60
RouteState Highway 140
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.30227, -120.57586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2009)
Projected traffic3,955 by 2047
Trucks0%
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 140 over Black Rascal Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 140 over Black Rascal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Black Rascal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.