Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.28 MI NW of SR 59 · Structure no. 39C0025
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,016
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 10,016 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,439 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal 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 Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek carry?
About 10,016 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Fe Drive over Black Rascal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.