US Bridges

State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-165-7.17 · Structure no. 39 0202

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 102 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,353 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 165
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location10-MER-165-7.17
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates37.03342, -120.83591
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2009)
Projected traffic4,353 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 165 over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is State Route 165 over Ccid Main 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 165 over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.