US Bridges

Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI E Applegate Road · Structure no. 39C0167

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oak Avenue over Black Rascal 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Avenue
CrossesBlack Rascal Creek
Location0.3 MI E Applegate Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.28027, -120.60918
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 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2005)
Projected traffic524 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek built?

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

What condition is Oak Avenue over Black Rascal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Avenue over Black Rascal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.