Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek
PoorMerced County, California · 0.8 MI N Sandy Mush Road · Structure no. 39C0169
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dan Mcnamara Road over Deadman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.