Snelling Road over Merced River
GoodMerced County, California · 0.5 MI South of SR 59 · Structure no. 39C0014
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snelling Road over Merced River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snelling Road over Merced River in Merced County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 Snelling Road over Merced River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snelling Road over Merced 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Snelling Road over Merced River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Snelling Road over Merced River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Snelling Road over Merced River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.