US Bridges

Central Avenue over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · At Olive Ave · Structure no. 39C0146

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Livingston Canal is a concrete slab carrying Central Avenue over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesLivingston Canal
LocationAt Olive Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.39637, -120.64972
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2000)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Central Avenue over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue over Livingston Canal carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.