Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough
FairMerced County, California · 0.3 MI E Quinley Avenue · Structure no. 39C0283
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough in Merced County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough 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 South Slough carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Dickenson Ferry RD over South Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.