Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway
FairMerced County, California · 0.1 MI N Henry Miller Ave · Structure no. 39C0264
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway 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 Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Leota Street over San Luis Wasteway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.