Robinson Road over Main Canal
FairMerced County, California · 1.8 MI E Snelling Road · Structure no. 39C0228
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robinson Road over Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Robinson Road over Main 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2047. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Robinson Road over Main Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Robinson Road over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Robinson Road over Main Canal carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Robinson Road over Main Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Robinson Road over Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.