Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1
GoodMerced County, California · 1.4 MI E White Rock RD · Structure no. 39C0193
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1 carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Hollow RD over Dutchman Creek #1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.