US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek

Good

Merced County, California · 0.8 MI NW Bchanan Holo RD · Structure no. 39C0233

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.8 MI NW Bchanan Holo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.20829, -120.22069
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2014)
Projected traffic292 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.