Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.4 MI N Buchanan Holw RD · Structure no. 39C0005
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Fresno Road over South Fork Deadman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.