Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal
FairMerced County, California · 1.6 MI E of SR 165 · Structure no. 39C0246
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cotton Gin Road over Outside 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Gin Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.