US Bridges

State Route 152 over San Juan Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-152-R32.82 · Structure no. 39 0198

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 152 over San Juan Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 152 over San Juan Canal 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 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 16,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,224 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 152
CrossesSan Juan Canal
Location10-MER-152-R32.82
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates37.04866, -120.62738
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,850 (2009)
Projected traffic26,224 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over San Juan Canal built?

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

What condition is State Route 152 over San Juan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 152 over San Juan Canal carry?

About 16,850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 152 over San Juan Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 152 over San Juan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.