US Bridges

Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6

Good

Merced County, California · 0.5 MI E of Merced Ave · Structure no. 39C0311

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,712
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6 is a concrete culvert carrying Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6 in Merced County, California. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,712 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLetteau Avenue
CrossesLateral #6
Location0.5 MI E of Merced Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.43397, -120.78655
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,712 (2008)
Projected traffic1,308 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Letteau Avenue 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 Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6 carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Letteau Avenue over Lateral #6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.