US Bridges

Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 1.03 MI E of SR 165 · Structure no. 39C0101

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlmond Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location1.03 MI E of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.99826, -120.81852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2008)
Projected traffic418 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Almond Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.