US Bridges

Youd Road over Escaladian Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 1.1 MI E Amsterdam RD · Structure no. 39C0154

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youd Road over Escaladian Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Youd Road over Escaladian Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2047. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesYoud Road
CrossesEscaladian Canal
Location1.1 MI E Amsterdam RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.45516, -120.51932
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (1990)
Projected traffic327 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Youd Road over Escaladian Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youd 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 Youd Road over Escaladian Canal carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Youd Road over Escaladian Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Youd Road over Escaladian Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.