Pioneer RD over Outside Canal
PoorMerced County, California · 0.2 MI E Volta RD · Structure no. 39C0202
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,360
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer RD over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pioneer RD over Outside 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 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer RD over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer RD over Outside 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 Pioneer RD over Outside Canal carry?
About 1,360 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer RD over Outside Canal?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer RD over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.