Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2
FairMerced County, California · 1.1 MI E White Rock Road · Structure no. 39C0192
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2 built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2 carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.