Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek
FairMerced County, California · 3.3 MI S/O SR 59 · Structure no. 39C0067
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Snelling Road over South Fork Canal 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,671 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Snelling Road over South Fork Canal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.