US Bridges

Van Clief Road over East Side Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.25 Mi. N. of Third Ave. · Structure no. 39C0122

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Clief Road over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Van Clief Road over East Side Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Clief Road
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.25 Mi. N. of Third Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33079, -120.83289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1990)
Projected traffic659 by 2043
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Clief Road over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Clief Road over East Side 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Van Clief Road over East Side Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Clief Road over East Side Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Van Clief Road over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.