US Bridges

Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.36 MI E Shaffer Road · Structure no. 39C0039

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,090
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 85 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 8,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,834 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBellevue Road
CrossesLivingston Canal
Location0.36 MI E Shaffer Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36039, -120.58946
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,090 (2009)
Projected traffic5,834 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Bellevue Road 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 Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal carry?

About 8,090 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue Road over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.