US Bridges

Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · At Ramos Road · Structure no. 39C0203

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,382 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVolta Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
LocationAt Ramos Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.07108, -120.92609
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2000)
Projected traffic2,382 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Volta 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 Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Volta Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.