State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-34.51 · Structure no. 39 0097
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is State Route 140 over El Capitan 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 El Capitan Canal carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over El Capitan Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.