Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 1.1 MI N of SR 152 · Structure no. 39C0255
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilldale Ave 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hilldale Ave 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hilldale Ave over San Luis Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.