Turner Island RD over Salt Slough
FairMerced County, California · 3.1 MI N Henry Miller Ave · Structure no. 39C0304
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turner Island RD over Salt Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Turner Island RD over Salt Slough 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,171 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turner Island RD over Salt Slough built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turner Island RD over Salt Slough 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Turner Island RD over Salt Slough carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Turner Island RD over Salt Slough?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Turner Island RD over Salt Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.