LA Paloma Road over Main Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.7 MI NE Snelling Road · Structure no. 39C0179
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Paloma Road over Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Paloma Road over Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2047. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA Paloma Road over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Paloma Road over Main Canal 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 LA Paloma Road over Main Canal carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is LA Paloma Road over Main Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA Paloma Road over Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.