Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal
GoodMerced County, California · 0.25 MI W Northrup Road · Structure no. 39C0338
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal is a concrete slab carrying Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth Avenue over Branch of Eastside Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.