US Bridges

Fox Road over Canal Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 20 Ft. N Bellevue Road · Structure no. 39C0159

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Road over Canal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fox Road over Canal Creek 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2047. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Road
CrossesCanal Creek
Location20 Ft. N Bellevue Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.36081, -120.54936
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1980)
Projected traffic195 by 2047
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Road over Canal Creek built?

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

What condition is Fox Road over Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fox Road over Canal Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fox Road over Canal Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Road over Canal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.