US Bridges

Shanks Road over UP RR

Fair

Merced County, California · At SR 99 in Delhi · Structure no. 39C0053

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shanks Road over UP RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Shanks Road over UP RR in Merced County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShanks Road
CrossesUP RR
LocationAt SR 99 in Delhi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.43733, -120.78241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2000)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shanks Road over UP RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shanks Road over UP RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shanks Road over UP RR carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Shanks Road over UP RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Shanks Road over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.