Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMerced County, California · 0.6 MI South of RTE 140 · Structure no. 39C0319
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Quinley Avenue over Black Rascal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.