US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.35 M SE Childs Ave · Structure no. 39C0008

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,192
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.35 M SE Childs Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.28434, -120.31534
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2018)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over Miles 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek carry?

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.