US Bridges

State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-140-10.64 · Structure no. 39 0107

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Route 140
CrossesMud Slough Overflow
Location10-MER-140-10.64
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates37.29536, -120.94116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2009)
Projected traffic4,191 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Mud Slough Overflow built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 140 over Mud Slough Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.