Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.1 MI S Taglio Road · Structure no. 39C0084
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitworth Road over Garzas 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Whitworth Road over Garzas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.