Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.8 MI E Burchell Avenue · Structure no. 39C0188
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal is a concrete slab carrying Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mission Avenue over Le Grand 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Avenue over Le Grand Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.