Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.2 MI S Green House RD · Structure no. 39C0150
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 297
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek carry?
About 297 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dan Mc Namara Road over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.