US Bridges

Gurr Road over Owens Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 3.4 MI N Sandy Mush RD · Structure no. 39C0297

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurr Road over Owens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gurr Road over Owens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesGurr Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location3.4 MI N Sandy Mush RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.23523, -120.56059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Gurr Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gurr Road over Owens Creek 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 Gurr Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gurr Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gurr Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.