Whitworth Road over Outside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.1 MI S Cottonwood RD · Structure no. 39C0085
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitworth Road over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitworth Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Whitworth Road over Outside Canal 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 2025.
How much traffic does Whitworth Road over Outside Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whitworth Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Whitworth Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.