US Bridges

Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 2.0 MI E SR 33 · Structure no. 39C0201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal 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 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFahey RD
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location2.0 MI E SR 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.12199, -120.97794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1990)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fahey RD 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 Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fahey RD over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.