US Bridges

Snyder Road over Outside Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.7 MI E Orchard Lane · Structure no. 39C0216

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Road over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Snyder Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2047. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder Road
CrossesOutside Canal
Location0.7 MI E Orchard Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20249, -121.05546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic455 by 2047
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Road over Outside Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder 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 Snyder Road over Outside Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Road over Outside Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Road over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.