US Bridges

East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.9 MI W Arboleda DR · Structure no. 39C0184

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2047. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Yosemite Ave
CrossesFairfield Canal
Location0.9 MI W Arboleda DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3321, -120.39498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2018)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2047
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 East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield 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 East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Yosemite Ave over Fairfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.