Yamato Way over Livingston Canal
FairMerced County, California · At Eucalyptus Ave · Structure no. 39C0137
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yamato Way over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yamato Way over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yamato Way over Livingston Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Yamato 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 Yamato Way over Livingston Canal carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Yamato Way over Livingston Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Yamato Way over Livingston Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.