US Bridges

Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 1.5 MI NW Bchanan Holo RD · Structure no. 39C0234

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Avenue
CrossesNorth Fork Deadman Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Bchanan Holo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.21521, -120.22924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
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 North Fork Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Avenue over North Fork Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.