Husman Road over Outside Canal
PoorPosted for loadMerced County, California · 0.6 MI E Whitworth RD · Structure no. 39C0293
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Husman Road over Outside Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Husman Road over Outside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2047. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Husman Road over Outside Canal built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Husman Road over Outside Canal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Husman Road over Outside Canal carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Husman Road over Outside Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Husman Road over Outside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.