Childs Ave over Owens Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.1 MI W Cunningham RD · Structure no. 39C0189
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Childs Ave over Owens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Childs Ave over Owens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Childs Ave over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Childs Ave over Owens Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Childs Ave over Owens Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Childs Ave over Owens Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Childs Ave over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.