Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.3 MI W Plainsburg RD · Structure no. 39C0176
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gerard Avenue over Miles 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gerard Avenue over Miles Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.