Canyon Road over San Luis Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 2.8 MI S Pioneer Road · Structure no. 39C0260
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Canyon Road over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Road 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canyon Road over San Luis Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canyon Road 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 Canyon Road over San Luis Canal carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Canyon Road over San Luis Canal?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Canyon Road over San Luis Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.