US Bridges

Britto Road over Arroyo Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI S Laguna RD · Structure no. 39C0102

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britto Road over Arroyo Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Britto Road over Arroyo Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBritto Road
CrossesArroyo Canal
Location0.5 MI S Laguna RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.0359, -120.70795
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1990)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Britto Road over Arroyo Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britto Road over Arroyo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Britto Road over Arroyo Canal carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Britto Road over Arroyo Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Britto Road over Arroyo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.