Buhach Road over Livingston Canal
PoorMerced County, California · 0.3 MI N Juniper Avenue · Structure no. 39C0157
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,555
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buhach Road over Livingston Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buhach Road over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,555 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,940 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buhach Road over Livingston Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Buhach Road over Livingston Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Buhach Road over Livingston Canal carry?
About 9,555 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Buhach Road over Livingston Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Buhach Road over Livingston Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.