US Bridges

Tyler Road over Miles Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.38 MI North Reilly Road · Structure no. 39C0236

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler Road over Miles Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tyler Road over Miles Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler Road
CrossesMiles Creek
Location0.38 MI North Reilly Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.26358, -120.46972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic84 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Tyler Road over Miles Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler Road over Miles 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Tyler Road over Miles Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tyler Road over Miles Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler Road over Miles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.