US Bridges

State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R10.05 · Structure no. 39 0145L

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,375
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay in Merced County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 14,375 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2047. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 152 WB
CrossesSan Luis Dam Forebay
Location10-MER-152-R10.05
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.0684, -121.07017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,375 (2009)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2047
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay 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 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay carry?

About 14,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 WB over San Luis Dam Forebay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.