US Bridges

Dwight Way over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.2 MI N Olive Ave · Structure no. 39C0136

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dwight Way over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dwight Way over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDwight Way
CrossesLivingston Canal
Location0.2 MI N Olive Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.39957, -120.70475
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2008)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dwight Way over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dwight Way over Livingston 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 Dwight Way over Livingston Canal carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dwight Way over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dwight Way over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.