Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek
FairMerced County, California · 1.4 MI S Sunset Ave · Structure no. 39C0079
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek is a steel culvert carrying Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Road over Los Banos 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Canyon Road over Los Banos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.