US Bridges

Almond Drive over Outside Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.4 MI West of SR 165 · Structure no. 39C0261

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almond Drive over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Almond Drive over Outside 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 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmond Drive
CrossesOutside Canal
Location0.4 MI West of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.99838, -120.84516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (1981)
Projected traffic767 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Almond Drive over Outside Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almond Drive over Outside 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 Almond Drive over Outside Canal carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Almond Drive over Outside Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Almond Drive over Outside Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.