Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek
PoorMerced County, California · 0.2 MI N Buchan Hollow RD · Structure no. 39C0292
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Baxter Road over S Fork Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.