US Bridges

Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.25 MI West of SR 165 · Structure no. 39C0334

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,206
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2047. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesCcid Main Canal
Location0.25 MI West of SR 165
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.04232, -120.84074
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,206 (2006)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2047
Trucks6%
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

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 Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Road 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 Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal carry?

About 4,206 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Road over Ccid Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.