US Bridges

Reilly Road over Owens Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI E Tyler Road · Structure no. 39C0103

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reilly Road over Owens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reilly Road over Owens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReilly Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location0.3 MI E Tyler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.258, -120.46439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2005)
Projected traffic215 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Reilly Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reilly Road over Owens Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Reilly Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Reilly Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reilly Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.