US Bridges

Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.4 MI E Whitworth RD · Structure no. 39C0222

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFentem Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.4 MI E Whitworth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.26008, -121.0211
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic314 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fentem Road over Ccid Main 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fentem Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.