US Bridges

Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal

Good

Merced County, California · 0.1 MI N Worthington RD · Structure no. 39C0223

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitworth Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.1 MI N Worthington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27043, -121.03093
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal 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 Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whitworth Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.