US Bridges

State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-165-25.77 · Structure no. 39 0212

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo in Merced County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,302 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 165
CrossesSan Joaquin River Ovrflo
Location10-MER-165-25.77
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates37.29711, -120.85128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2009)
Projected traffic21,302 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 San Joaquin River Ovrflo built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo 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 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 165 over San Joaquin River Ovrflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.