Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct
FairMerced County, California · 2.6 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 39C0250
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1990 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mccabe Road over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.