US Bridges

Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.4 MI South of SR 152 · Structure no. 39C0333

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,087
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 6 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 4,087 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,590 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Avenue
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.4 MI South of SR 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.05192, -120.85411
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,087 (2006)
Projected traffic10,590 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Center Avenue over Ccid Main 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 4,087 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Center Avenue over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.