US Bridges

Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI NW Henry Miller Av · Structure no. 39C0072

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,331
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,331 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,747 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIngomar Grade Road
CrossesSan Luis Wasteway
Location0.5 MI NW Henry Miller Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.10522, -120.93618
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,331 (2008)
Projected traffic9,747 by 2042
Trucks42%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway carry?

About 6,331 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ingomar Grade Road over San Luis Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.