US Bridges

East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal

Good

Merced County, California · 0.9 MI W Arboleda DR · Structure no. 39C0185

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,569
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,411 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Yosemite Ave
CrossesWasteway-Fairfield Canal
Location0.9 MI W Arboleda DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.3321, -120.39457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2018)
Projected traffic2,411 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 East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal built?

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

What condition is East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal carry?

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

How long is East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Yosemite Ave over Wasteway-Fairfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.