Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal
PoorMerced County, California · 0.4 MI N HWY 152 · Structure no. 39C0199
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Moraga Avenue over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.