Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.38 MI S Childs Avenue · Structure no. 39C0009
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,826
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainsburg Road over Miles 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 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,077 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plainsburg Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek carry?
About 1,826 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Plainsburg Road over Miles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.