US Bridges

Bradbury Road over Lateral #6

Good

Merced County, California · 0.3 MI E Merced Ave · Structure no. 39C0296

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradbury Road over Lateral #6 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bradbury Road over Lateral #6 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBradbury Road
CrossesLateral #6
Location0.3 MI E Merced Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.44865, -120.78885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2008)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bradbury Road over Lateral #6 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradbury Road over Lateral #6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bradbury Road over Lateral #6 carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Bradbury Road over Lateral #6?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradbury Road over Lateral #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.