Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal
FairMerced County, California · Spruce Road · Structure no. 39C0100
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Cotton Road over Ccid Main 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Road over Ccid Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.