US Bridges

Winton Way over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 1.67 MI N of SR 99 · Structure no. 39C0022

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,695
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winton Way over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winton Way over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 14,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,957 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinton Way
CrossesLivingston Canal
Location1.67 MI N of SR 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.36751, -120.61372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,695 (2000)
Projected traffic16,957 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Winton Way over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Winton Way over Livingston Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Winton Way over Livingston Canal carry?

About 14,695 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winton Way over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Winton Way over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.