Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.5 MI W Gurr RD · Structure no. 39C0035
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,445
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek 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 2,445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,143 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southern Pacifc Av over Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek carry?
About 2,445 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Pacifc Av over Canal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.