US Bridges

Third Avenue over East Side Canal

Good

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI W of Mccullagh RD · Structure no. 39C0121

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue over East Side Canal is a concrete slab carrying Third Avenue over East Side Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,745 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThird Avenue
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Mccullagh RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.32781, -120.88357
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2015)
Projected traffic1,745 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Third Avenue over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue over East Side Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Third Avenue over East Side Canal carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue over East Side Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Third Avenue over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.