Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.3 MI W Badger Flat Road · Structure no. 39C0115
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,870
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,504 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek carry?
About 1,870 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Miller Ave over Los Banos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.