Alves Road over Alves Drain
GoodPosted for loadMerced County, California · 0.1 MI S/O El Capitan Wy · Structure no. 39C0321
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alves Road over Alves Drain is a concrete slab carrying Alves Road over Alves Drain 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 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2047. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alves Road over Alves Drain built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alves Road over Alves Drain 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 2025.
How much traffic does Alves Road over Alves Drain carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Alves Road over Alves Drain?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Alves Road over Alves Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.