Shanks Road over State Route 99
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-R34.43 · Structure no. 39 0196
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shanks Road over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shanks Road over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,764 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shanks Road over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shanks Road over State Route 99 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Shanks Road over State Route 99 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shanks Road over State Route 99?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Shanks Road over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.