US Bridges

Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk

Good

Merced County, California · 0.6 MI West of Whitworth · Structure no. 39C0218

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk in Merced County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTaglio Road
CrossesOutside Cnl & Garzas Crk
Location0.6 MI West of Whitworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.21676, -121.04138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic524 by 2041
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 Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk 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 Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk carry?

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

How long is Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Taglio Road over Outside Cnl & Garzas Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.