Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal
FairMerced County, California · 1.0 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 39C0251
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 76 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota 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 Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mccabe Road over Delta-Mendota Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.