Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 1.0 MI NW Le Grand RD · Structure no. 39C0047
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,177
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 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 Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek carry?
About 2,177 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over Mariposa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.