Pepper Street over High Line Canal
FairMerced County, California · 0.5 MI N Santa Fe Drive · Structure no. 39C0307
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pepper Street over High Line Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pepper Street over High Line Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2047. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Pepper Street over High Line Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pepper Street 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 2025.
How much traffic does Pepper Street over High Line Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pepper Street over High Line Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pepper Street over High Line Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.