US Bridges

Childs Ave over UP RR

Good

Merced County, California · 0.08 MI W of SR 99 · Structure no. 39C0034

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,938
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childs Ave over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childs Ave over UP RR in Merced County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,938 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,968 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChilds Ave
CrossesUP RR
Location0.08 MI W of SR 99
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.28822, -120.45832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,938 (2014)
Projected traffic10,968 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Childs Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childs Ave over UP RR 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 Childs Ave over UP RR carry?

About 6,938 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Childs Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Childs Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.