Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.5 MI W Whitworth Road · Structure no. 39C0217
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2047. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jorgensen 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 Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Jorgensen Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.