Sycamore Street over High Line Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.5 MI N Bloss Ave · Structure no. 39C0128
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,272
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore Street over High Line Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sycamore Street over High Line Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore Street over High Line Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore Street over High Line 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sycamore Street over High Line Canal carry?
About 1,272 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore Street over High Line Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sycamore Street over High Line Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.