State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-140-37.07-MER · Structure no. 39 0256
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,161 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD in Merced County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,432 by 2045. The structure is 1,161 ft (354 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD 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 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD?
The structure is 1,161 ft (354 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 140 over BNSF RY AMTRAK Baker RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.