US Bridges

Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI W Central Avenue · Structure no. 39C0286

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,206
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAtwater Jordan RD
CrossesAtwater Canal
Location0.3 MI W Central Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.33126, -120.65826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2008)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2044
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater 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 Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Atwater Jordan RD over Atwater Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.