US Bridges

Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.9 MI N SR 152 · Structure no. 39C0195

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRamos Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.9 MI N SR 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.07186, -120.91265
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2008)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ramos Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.