US Bridges

Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 39C0057

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHenry Miller Ave
CrossesSan Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal
Location0.3 MI East of I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.10052, -121.00699
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
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2000)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv 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 Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Miller Ave over San Joaquin-Kng Rv Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.