Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
FairMerced County, California · 400 West of Orchard Road · Structure no. 39C0208
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2047. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota 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 Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.