South Orchard DR over Miles Creek
GoodMerced County, California · 0.3 MI S Mission Avenue · Structure no. 39C0107
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Orchard DR over Miles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Orchard DR over Miles Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 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 South Orchard DR over Miles Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Orchard DR over Miles Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does South Orchard DR over Miles Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is South Orchard DR over Miles Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns South Orchard DR over Miles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.