Center Avenue over Outside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.3 MI N Almond DR · Structure no. 39C0262
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Avenue over Outside Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Avenue over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,153 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Avenue over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Avenue over Outside 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Center Avenue over Outside Canal carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Center Avenue over Outside Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Center Avenue over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.