Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal
FairMerced County, California · At Youd RD · Structure no. 39C0277
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2047. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Gamble Road over Escaladian 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gamble Road over Escaladian Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.