Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 4.5 MI SE of SR 165 · Structure no. 39C0240
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pole Line Road over San Luis 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pole Line Road over San Luis Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.