Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
PoorMerced County, California · 0.1 MI W Orchard Road · Structure no. 39C0207
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2047. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snyder Road 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 Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Snyder Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.