US Bridges

Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · Youd Road · Structure no. 39C0152

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fisher Road over Escaladian 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 421 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2047. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesEscaladian Canal
LocationYoud Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.43287, -120.57159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (1977)
Projected traffic557 by 2047
Trucks7%
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 Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal built?

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

What condition is Fisher Road over Escaladian 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 2025.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Escaladian Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.