US Bridges

China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.55 MI West of Monroe Av · Structure no. 39C0254

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChina Camp Road
CrossesLos Banos Creek
Location0.55 MI West of Monroe Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.11453, -120.88944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is China Camp Road over Los Banos 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns China Camp Road over Los Banos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.