US Bridges

Le Grand Road over State Route 99

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-6.89 · Structure no. 39 0233

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Le Grand Road over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Le Grand Road over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2042. The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLe Grand Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-MER-099-6.89
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.22542, -120.37552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length315 ft (96.1 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2015)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Le Grand Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Le Grand Road over State Route 99 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 2024.

How much traffic does Le Grand Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Le Grand Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 315 ft (96.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Le Grand Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.