US Bridges

Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.7 MI W G ST · Structure no. 39C0178

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,294 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBellevue RD
CrossesFarahns Creek
Location0.7 MI W G ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.36107, -120.48198
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (1990)
Projected traffic3,294 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue RD over Farahns 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 Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue RD over Farahns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.