Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.4 MI S Buchan Holow RD · Structure no. 39C0062
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,613
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 1,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minturn Road over Dutchman 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 2024.
How much traffic does Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek carry?
About 1,613 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Minturn Road over Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.