US Bridges

Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · Gurr Road · Structure no. 39C0280

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickenson Ferry RD
CrossesDeane Canal
LocationGurr Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.27306, -120.56049
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2005)
Projected traffic1,058 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Dickenson Ferry RD over Deane Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.