Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.1 MI W of Whitworth · Structure no. 39C0211
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 779 by 2047. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1970, making it 55 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 2025.
How much traffic does Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood RD over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.