US Bridges

Olive Ave over Wasteway

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.9 MI W Arboleda DR · Structure no. 39C0183

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave over Wasteway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Olive Ave over Wasteway 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOlive Ave
CrossesWasteway
Location0.9 MI W Arboleda DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.31786, -120.39619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Ave over Wasteway built?

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

What condition is Olive Ave over Wasteway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Olive Ave over Wasteway carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave over Wasteway?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Ave over Wasteway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.