El Capitan Way over High Line Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.25 MI W Pepper ST · Structure no. 39C0306
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 948
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Capitan Way over High Line Canal is a concrete slab carrying El Capitan Way over High Line Canal 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 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Capitan Way over High Line Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Capitan Way over High Line Canal 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 El Capitan Way over High Line Canal carry?
About 948 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is El Capitan Way over High Line Canal?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns El Capitan Way over High Line Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.