Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 1.0 MI E Orchard RD · Structure no. 39C0210
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.