State Route 165 over San Joaquin River
GoodMerced County, California · 10-MER-165-25.60 · Structure no. 39 0246
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 412 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 165 over San Joaquin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Route 165 over San Joaquin River in Merced County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,444 by 2045. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 165 over San Joaquin River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 165 over San Joaquin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 165 over San Joaquin River 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?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 165 over San Joaquin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.