Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.9 MI W of SH 33 · Structure no. 39C0212
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2047. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road over Outside 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 Outside Canal carry?
About 344 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.