Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek
GoodPosted for loadMerced County, California · 2.0 MI E Baxter Road · Structure no. 39C0315
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Raynor Ranch Road over Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.