Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.4 MI S Sunset Ave · Structure no. 39C0080
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal 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 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 1,804 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota 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 Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.