US Bridges

State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-165-12.08 · Structure no. 39 0204

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,296 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 165
CrossesSanta Fe Canal
Location10-MER-165-12.08
RouteState Highway 165
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.10458, -120.83481
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2009)
Projected traffic4,296 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Santa Fe Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 165 over Santa Fe 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 165 over Santa Fe Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.