Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.9 MI S/O Pioneer RD · Structure no. 39C0049
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,708 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ortigalita Road over Outside 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ortigalita Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.